offered; offering
ˈȯ-f(ə-)riŋ
ˈä-
1
a
: to present as an act of worship or devotion : sacrifice
to a Catholic church where she would offer a candle or so to his recovery—F. M. Ford
b
: to utter (something, such as a prayer) in devotion
offered up prayers of thanksgiving
2
a
: to present for acceptance or rejection : tender
was offered a job
b
: to present in order to satisfy a requirement
candidates for degrees may offer French as one of their foreign languages
3
4
5
: to make available : afford
The summit offers a panoramic view.
especially
: to place (merchandise) on sale
offers a range of cameras at reasonable prices
6
: to present in performance or exhibition
offered a new comedy
7
: to propose as payment : bid
offered me $100 for the recliner
1
: to present something as an act of worship or devotion : sacrifice
We are going to offer at the holy shrine.
2
archaic
: to make an attempt
3
: to present itself
buying land whenever opportunity offered
4
: to make a proposal (as of marriage)
He offered to her after a three months' courtship.
1
a
: a presenting of something for acceptance
considering job offers from several firms
an offer of marriage
b
: an undertaking to do an act or give something on condition that the party to whom the proposal is made do some specified act or make a return promise
2
obsolete
: offering
3
: a price named by one proposing to buy : bid
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