offer

verb
UK: /ˈɒfə(r)/
US: /ˈɔːfər/

  1. To present something to someone for acceptance or rejection.

    1. I offer you this flower. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company decided to offer employees a new health insurance plan. [ ] [ ]

  2. To express willingness to do something.

    1. Can I offer you some help? [ ] [ ]
    2. She didn't offer any explanation for her strange behavior yesterday. [ ] [ ]

  3. To present something for sale.

    1. They offer a discount today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The shop will offer these shoes at half price for one week only. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

propose presentation proposal suggest overture tender bid
offer noun

  1. An expression of readiness or willingness to do something.

    1. It's a kind offer. [ ] [ ]
    2. He made an offer to help us with moving the furniture next week. [ ] [ ]

  2. A proposal or suggestion.

    1. I have an offer for you. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company rejected the offer made by the union representatives during the negotiations. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of presenting something for acceptance or rejection; a bid.

    1. Did you accept the job offer? [ ] [ ]
    2. She received a generous offer for her car but decided not to sell it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "offer" in English means: To present something to someone for acceptance or rejection., To express willingness to do something., To present something for sale..

The phonetic transcription of "offer" is /ˈɒfə(r)/ in British English and /ˈɔːfər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "offer": propose, presentation, proposal, suggest, overture, tender, bid.

Example usage of "offer": "I offer you this flower.". More examples on the page.