- offer⇄noun offerer.
- offer⇄noun 1. the act of offering.
Ex. an offer to sing, an offer of money, an offer of marriage, an offer of $25,000 for a house.
2. a thing that is offered.
3. an attempt or show of intention.
Ex. He had no sooner spoke these words, - offer⇄offer, verb, noun.
- offer⇄v.i. 1. to present itself; occur.
Ex. I will come if the opportunity offers.
2. to make an offer or proposal.
3. to make an offer of marriage.
Ex. Miss Pole had a cousin ... who had offered to Miss Matty long ago (Elizabeth C. G - offer⇄v.t. 1a. to hold out to be taken or refused; put forward; present.
Ex. to offer one's hand, to offer a gift. They offered us their help. Bets were freely offered and taken regarding the result (Bret Harte). Mr. Arbuton has offered himself to Kitty