Noun
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a usually brief attempt
"he took a crack at it"
"I gave it a whirl"
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something offered (as a proposal or bid)
"noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds"
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the verbal act of offering
"a generous offer of assistance"
Verb
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threaten to do something
"I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal"
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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"
- declare oneself - pop the question -
make available
provide
"extend a loan"
"The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages"
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mount or put up
"put up a good fight"
"offer resistance"
- put up -
present as an act of worship
"offer prayers to the gods"
- offer up -
produce or introduce on the stage
"The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear' this month"
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propose a payment
"The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"
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make available for sale
"The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week"
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offer verbally
"extend my greetings"
"He offered his sympathy"
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put forward for consideration
"He offered his opinion"
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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"
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present for acceptance or rejection
"She offered us all a cold drink"
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make available or accessible, provide or furnish
"The conference center offers a health spa"
"The hotel offers private meeting rooms"