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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
offers, offering, offered |
| definition 1: |
When you offer something to someone, you present it to them and see if they want it or not. If you want to give your dog a treat and you show it to him in your hand, you are offering the treat to him.
James forgot to bring his lunch, so his friend Asher offered him half of his sandwich.- similar words:
- extend, introduce, present, propose, serve
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| definition 2: |
When you offer an idea, you present or suggest the idea for discussion.
The students offered ideas to the teacher on where to go for their field trip.- synonyms:
- pose, propose, suggest
- similar words:
- forward, introduce, volunteer
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| definition 3: |
When you offer to do something, you show that you are willing to do it. If you offer to help someone, you say that you want to help them or that you are OK with helping them.
Dominic's grandmother offered to take care of him and his brother while his mother was in the hospital.- synonyms:
- volunteer
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| definition 4: |
When a store offers something, they present it for sale to customers.
This week the grocery store is offering hamburger meat at a very low price.- synonyms:
- sell
- similar words:
- carry, stock
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| related words: |
afford, dedicate, lend, say, show, trade |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
An offer is something you present to someone that they can take or refuse.
Reina's mother accepted her boss's offer of a promotion.Tim accepted his sister's offer to help him with his science project.- similar words:
- approach, invitation
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