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DictionaryofferProposal or presentation
noun / verb

offer

AW-fer/ˈɔːfər/

Something proposed or made available for acceptance.

The adult offers a plate of fruit for the other person to accept.

A South Asian adult extending a plate of fruit to another adult who is considering accepting it, offered object and open gesture clear, no words.
Etymology
ofLatintoward, before
+ferLatinto bring, carry

The pieces describe bringing something toward or before someone. That image underlies presenting something for another person to accept or reject.

In context

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More examples

  • We accepted their generous offer of help.
  • The shop is offering a discount this week.
  • He had already offered to drive us home.

Forms

offer · offers · offered · offering

offering noun — Something made available or presented

Similar words

proposal
Usually a plan suggested for consideration rather than anything made available.
bid
Often proposes a price or seeks a contract competitively.