offer

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈɑfɚ/
/ˈɒfə(ɹ)/
/ˈɔfɚ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A proposal that has been made.

Example Sentences
  • I decline your offer to contract.
2 Definition

Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered.

Example Sentences
  • His offer was $3.50 per share.
3 Definition

An invitation to enter into a binding contract communicated to another party which contains terms sufficiently definite to create an enforceable contract if the other party accepts the invitation.

Example Sentences
  • His first letter was not a real offer, but an attempt to determine interest.
4 Definition

(used in combinations from phrasal verbs) agent noun of off

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

Example Sentences
  • She offered to help with her homework.
2 Definition

To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest.

Example Sentences
  • Everybody offered an opinion.
3 Definition

To place at someone’s disposal; to present (something) to be either accepted or turned down.

Example Sentences
  • He offered use of his car for the week.  He offered his good will for the Councilman's vote.
4 Definition

To present (something) to God or gods as a gesture of worship, or for a sacrifice.

5 Definition

To place (something) in a position where it can be added to an existing mechanical assembly.

6 Definition

To bid, as a price, reward, or wages.

Example Sentences
  • I offered twenty dollars for it. The company is offering a salary of £30,000 a year.
7 Definition

To happen, to present itself.

8 Definition

To make an attempt; typically used with at.

9 Definition

To put in opposition to; to manifest in an offensive way; to threaten.

Example Sentences
  • to offer violence to somebody