(of a situation or occasion) To present oneself
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To give what is needed or desired
“Let me offer a possible solution to your dilemma.”
To display or exhibit something
“The museum will offer ongoing exhibitions by prominent artists.”
To make, or to have made, a claim
To make an attempt to do or accomplish something
“Rosenborg should, on the face of it, offer little resistance to Madrid's progress to the quarter-finals.”
To make available for sale
“We offer a selection of the finest produce available in this country.”
To make oneself available
“Ernest would offer to fix the plane free of charge despite not receiving payment for the first job.”
To offer as a religious sacrifice
“He will offer the first harvest of rice to the sun goddess.”
(of a situation or occasion) To present oneself
“Such an opportunity would only offer once in a lifetime.”
Plural for an expression of readiness to do or give something if desired
“There was no offer of employment at the end of the training period.”
Plural for an amount of money that someone is willing to pay for something
“Though several companies showed interest, the most attractive offer came from a telecommunications giant.”
(shopping) Plural for a special deal
“Today's special offer gives you two items for the price of one.”
Plural for a (usually charitable) attempt to do or accomplish something
“He made a lackadaisical offer to grab the check before his dinner companion could.”
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