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as in sacrifice
something offered to a god some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings

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offering

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verb

present participle of offer
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as in sacrificing
to give up as an offering to a god when fruits, flowers, or crops are offered, the offering is known as a bloodless sacrifice

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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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