Offer

/ˈɔː.fər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A proposal or suggestion, especially one made formally.

The company made an attractive offer to the potential employee.

An act of presenting something for acceptance or rejection.

There was a special offer for new customers to receive free shipping.

A willingness to provide something.

Her offer of friendship was warmly accepted.

verb

To present or propose something for someone to accept or reject.

She decided to offer her assistance to the charity event.

To make available for a certain purpose.

The store will offer a discount on all electronic items this weekend.

To express readiness to do something.

He offered to help with the project during the weekend.

Middle English: from Old French offrir, from Latin offerre, from ob- 'to' + ferre 'to carry'.

make an offer

To propose a price or terms for something.

offer a hand

To provide help or assistance.

take up an offer

To accept a proposal.

on offer

Available for purchase or acceptance.

standing offer

An offer that remains open for a specified time.

proposal

A formal suggestion or plan put forward for consideration.

acceptance

The action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered.

rejection

The dismissing or refusing of a proposal.

To hook someone up.

Hey, I can offer you a connection with that company.

To put something on the table for negotiation.

Let's make an offer and see what they say.