“offer”

Definitions

• noun

  the verbal act of offering

  Synonyms: offering, accommodation, accord, accordance, adduce, administer, advance, afford, allege, allot, allow, approach

  • Example:“a generous offer of assistance”

• noun

  something offered (as a proposal or bid)

  Synonyms: offering

  • Example:“Noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds.”

• noun

  a usually brief attempt

  Synonyms: crack, fling, go, pass, whirl

  • Example:“He took a crack at it.”
  • Example:“I gave it a whirl.”

• verb

  give something useful or necessary to

  Synonyms: supply, provide, render, furnish

  • Example:“We provided the room with an electrical heater.”
  • Example:“The conference center offers a health spa.”

• verb

  present for acceptance or rejection

  Synonyms: proffer

  • Example:“She offered us all a cold drink.”

• verb

  agree freely

  Synonyms: volunteer

  • Example:“She volunteered to drive the old lady home.”
  • Example:“I offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of it.”