offer

[ˈɒfə]

offer Definition

• 1. to present or proffer (something) for (someone) to accept or reject as desired
• 2. to provide (something) as an opportunity or privilege
• 3. to propose or suggest (something)
• 4. to make available for sale
• 5. to show willingness to do something

Using offer: Examples

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

• Example

  I offered him a drink.

• Example

  The company is offering a new product line.

• Example

  She offered to help me with my homework.

• Example

  He offered his condolences to the family.

offer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for offer

• present
• propose
• suggest
• extend
• provide

Antonyms for offer

• withhold
• withdraw
• refuse

Idioms Using offer

• a tempting offer

  an attractive or appealing proposal or opportunity

  Example

  The job offer was a tempting offer, but she decided to decline it.

• offer one's two cents

  to give one's opinion or advice, often unsolicited

  Example

  I don't mean to offer my two cents, but I think you should reconsider your decision.

• offer the olive branch

  to make a gesture of peace or reconciliation

  Example

  After years of conflict, the two countries finally offered the olive branch and signed a peace treaty.

Phrases with offer

• take up an offer

  to accept an opportunity or privilege that has been presented

  Example

  I decided to take up their offer of a free trial.

• offer up

  to present or sacrifice something, often in a religious context

  Example

  The priest offered up a prayer for the congregation.

• offer one's hand

  to extend one's hand for a handshake, often as a gesture of greeting or agreement

  Example

  He offered his hand in friendship.

Origins of offer

from Old English 'offrian', meaning 'to present in worship'

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Summary: offer in Brief

The verb 'offer' [ˈɒfə] means to present or suggest something for acceptance or rejection, to provide an opportunity or privilege, or to make available for sale. It can also denote willingness to do something, as in 'She offered to help me with my homework.' Phrases like 'take up an offer' and idioms like 'a tempting offer' highlight the idea of presenting an opportunity or proposal.