Dictionary definition · offer
noun
- the verbal act of offering"a generous offer of assistance"
- something offered (as a proposal or bid)"noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds"
- a usually brief attempt"he took a crack at it"
verb
- give something useful or necessary to"We provided the room with an electrical heater"
- present for acceptance or rejection"She offered us all a cold drink"
- agree freely"She volunteered to drive the old lady home"
- put forward for consideration"He offered his opinion"
- offer verbally"extend my greetings"
- make available for sale"The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week"
- propose a payment"The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"
- produce or introduce on the stage"The Shakespeare Company is offering ‘King Lear’ this month"
- present as an act of worship"offer prayers to the gods"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).