offer

Definitions

1. noun

   Something that someone suggests giving or doing.

   Examples

   • What is in his offer?
   • I decline your offer of a contract.
2. noun

   An amount of money or a deal that someone puts forward.

   Examples

   • They accepted the highest offer for the house.
   • She turned down the job offer.
3. noun

   In law, a formal proposal that becomes a contract if the other side agrees.

   Examples

   • The buyer made a formal offer for the property.
   • The company made an offer of employment.
4. verb

   To say you are willing to do something.

   Examples

   • She offered to help with the move.
   • He offered to drive us to the airport.
5. verb

   To suggest something.

   Examples

   • He offered a solution to the problem.
   • She offered several ideas during the meeting.
6. verb

   To let someone take or use something if they want.

   Examples

   • He offered me the use of his car for the week.
   • She offered him a seat at the table.
   ≈extend
7. verb

   To put something up for sale.

   Examples

   • The store offered the item at a discount.
   • She offered her old car for sale online.
   ≈extend
8. verb

   To give something to a god as a sign of worship.

   Examples

   • The priest offered a lamb at the altar.
   • They offered incense during the ceremony.
9. verb

   To give or provide something.

   Examples

   • The view offered a wide look over the city.
   • The course offers plenty of chances to practice.
   ≈offer up≈showcase
10. verb

    To hold a part up against another to check how it fits.

    Examples

    • He offered the beam up to the wall before fixing it.
    • She offered the shelf against the bracket to check the fit.