Offer

Definition

Offer refers to the act of presenting something for acceptance or rejection. It can mean to propose, provide, or make available for someone to accept. It is used as both a verb and a noun.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɔː.fɚ/, /ˈɑː.fɚ/
• Respelling: AW-fur, AH-fur

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɒf.ər/
• Respelling: OF-uh

Etymology

The word "offer" originates from Latin "offerre," meaning "to present, bring before," derived from "ob-" (toward) and "ferre" (to bring). It was adopted into Old French as "offrir" and later entered Middle English in the 14th century.

Derivatives

• Offering (noun)
• Offeror (noun)
• Offeree (noun)
• Reoffer (verb)
• Offertory (noun, specific to religious contexts)

Synonyms

• Propose
• Provide
• Present

Antonyms

• Refuse
• Withhold
• Deny

Usage

The term "offer" is widely used in everyday language to describe proposals, provisions, or suggestions. For example, "She offered to help with the project" (verb) or "The job offer was too good to refuse" (noun).

Related Terms

• Proposal: A formal suggestion or plan.
• Acceptance: The act of agreeing to an offer.
• Proposition: A statement or assertion put forward for consideration.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To present something for acceptance or consideration: Proposing or giving something to another.
  • Example: "He offered his seat to the elderly passenger."
• To make something available or accessible: Providing an opportunity or service.
  • Example: "The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities."
• To express a willingness or intention: Voluntarily proposing to do something.
  • Example: "She offered to pick up groceries for her neighbor."

Noun

• A proposal or suggestion for acceptance: A formal act of presenting something.
  • Example: "The company made an attractive job offer."
• An item or service made available: Something provided for use or purchase.
  • Example: "The store has several products on special offer this week."