Offer 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"; "I gave it a whirl"
verb
- make available or accessible, provide or furnish; "The conference center offers a health spa"; "The hotel offers private meeting rooms"
- present for acceptance or rejection; "She offered us all a cold drink"
- 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"
- put forward for consideration; "He offered his opinion"
- offer verbally; "extend my greetings"; "He offered his sympathy"
- 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"
- mount or put up; "put up a good fight"; "offer resistance"
- make available; provide; "extend a loan"; "The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages"
- 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"
- threaten to do something; "I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal"
"Offer" in song lyrics
See how offer is used in real songs:
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"See you jumped on the first deal, your label would offer"
50/50 Twin f/ Yung Ro, Mista Madd — All My Thuggz -
"I'm just trying to be the dream of ever peasant the hurricane can offer"
Aesop Rock — Water -
"Charmed you real quick, then made a mean offer"
Akrobatik — Back Home to You
Words that rhyme with offer
Usage tips for "offer"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "offer" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for offer to find words that pair well.