the verbal act of offering; a generous offer of assistance

[ Syn: offering ]

something offered (as a proposal or bid); noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds

[ Syn: offering ]

a usually brief attempt; he took a crack at it; I gave it a whirl

[ Syn: crack , fling , go , pass , whirl ]

make available or accessible, provide or furnish; The conference center offers a health spa; The hotel offers private meeting rooms'

mount or put up; put up a good fight; offer resistance

[ Syn: put up , provide ]

make available; provide; extend a loan; The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages

[ Syn: extend ]

ask (someone) to marry you; he popped the question on Sunday night; she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months; The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman

[ Syn: propose , declare oneself , pop the question ]

threaten to do something; I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal'

present for acceptance or rejection; She offered us all a cold drink

[ Syn: proffer ]

agree freely; She volunteered to drive the old lady home; I offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of it

[ Syn: volunteer ]

put forward for consideration; He offered his opinion'

offer verbally; extend my greetings; He offered his sympathy

[ Syn: extend ]

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

[ Syn: bid , tender ]

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

[ Syn: offer up ]