offer definition

1. the verbal act of offering
• examples: a generous offer of assistance
2. something offered (as a proposal or bid)
• examples: noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds
3. make available or accessible, provide or furnish
• examples: The conference center offers a health spa
• examples: The hotel offers private meeting rooms
4. present for acceptance or rejection
• examples: She offered us all a cold drink
5. put forward for consideration
• examples: He offered his opinion
6. offer verbally
• examples: extend my greetings
• examples: He offered his sympathy
7. make available for sale
• examples: The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week
8. propose a payment
• examples: The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting
9. produce or introduce on the stage
• examples: The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear' this month
10. present as an act of worship
• examples: offer prayers to the gods
11. threaten to do something
• examples: I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal