offered

[ˈɒfəd]

offered Definition

• 1. present or proffer (something) for (someone) to accept or reject as desired
• 2. provide (access or opportunity)
• 3. put oneself forward bravely or presumptuously, especially by making advances or suggestions

Using offered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "offered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He offered me a cup of tea.

• Example

  The company offered him a job.

• Example

  She offered to help me with my homework.

• Example

  I offered to pay for the meal.

offered Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for offered

• presented
• proffered
• extended
• suggested
• volunteered

Antonyms for offered

• withheld
• retracted
• withdrawn

Phrases with offered

• offer up

  to give something as a sacrifice or offering

  Example

  They offered up their prayers to the gods.

• offer oneself up

  to volunteer oneself for something, often in a brave or selfless way

  Example

  He offered himself up as a hostage to save his friends.

• offer one's condolences

  to express sympathy or sorrow to someone who has experienced a loss

  Example

  I offered my condolences to her when I heard about her father's passing.

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Summary: offered in Brief

The verb 'offered' [ˈɒfəd] means to present or provide something for acceptance or rejection, or to put oneself forward. It can be used in various contexts, such as offering a job, help, or condolences. The phrase 'offer up' refers to giving something as a sacrifice or offering, while 'offer oneself up' means to volunteer oneself in a brave or selfless way.