Word Frequency
offering (ˈɒfərɪŋ
)
Definitions
noun
- something that is offered
- a contribution to the funds of a religious organization
- a sacrifice, as of an animal, to a deity
offer (ˈɒfə
)
Definitions
verb
- to present or proffer (something, someone, oneself, etc) for acceptance or rejection
- tr to present as part of a requirement ⇒
she offered English as a second subject
- tr to provide or make accessible ⇒
this stream offers the best fishing
- intr to present itself ⇒
if an opportunity should offer
- tr to show or express willingness or the intention (to do something)
- tr to put forward (a proposal, opinion, etc) for consideration
- tr to present for sale
- tr to propose as payment; bid or tender
- when tr, often foll by up to present (a prayer, sacrifice, etc) as or during an act of worship
- tr to show readiness for ⇒
to offer battle
- intr (archaic) to make a proposal of marriage
- tr; sometimes foll by up or to (engineering) to bring (a mechanical piece) near to or in contact with another, and often to proceed to fit the pieces together
noun
- something, such as a proposal or bid, that is offered
- the act of offering or the condition of being offered
- (contract law) a proposal made by one person that will create a binding contract if accepted unconditionally by the person to whom it is made See also acceptance
- a proposal of marriage
- short for offer price
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See on offer
Derived Forms
ˈofferer, ˈofferor nounWord Origin
Old English, from Latin offerre to present, from ob- to + ferre to bringQuotations including 'offering'
"He's a businessman ... I'll make him an offer he can't refuse"
Translations for 'offering'
- British English: offering An offering is something that is specially produced to be sold. NOUNThe food was far better than vegetarian offerings in many an expensive restaurant.
- Brazilian Portuguese: oferenda
- Chinese: 出售物
- European Spanish: ofrenda
- French: option
- German: Angebot
- Italian: offerta
- Japanese: 売り物
- Korean: 상품
- Portuguese: oferenda
- Spanish: ofrenda
Example Sentences Including 'offering'
Apart from some spam from an American company offering Julie a university diploma, there's no other e-mail.GOING OUT (2002)
I sat down opposite him, deliberately not offering him a drink.DEAD BEAT (2002)
It seemed she was offering me a kind of unsubtle bribe to make sure I moved somewhere a long way away from her daughter.BETTER THAN THIS (2002)
Perhaps to facilitate that kind of military operation, Mr Sharon is now offering Mr Arafat a way out of Ramallah - to Gaza.Irish Times (2002)
The case highlights the continuing trend for those offering internet services to take some responsibility for misuse of the internet.Glasgow Herald (2001)
There are more than 100 naturist, or sun, clubs offering many facilities.Glasgow Herald (2001)
They used to have these spivs touring the offices offering things on the black market.WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS (2002)
What it could do, for instance, is change the fixed rate offering for people who have yet to join the special savings incentive scheme.Irish Times (2002)
to top A substantial Grade II listed country house offering elegant accommodation in attractive landscaped grounds.Country Life (2004)
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