American Dictionary
Definition offer in American English
offer
verb
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verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Ways of offering something to someone, and of accepting or refusing an offer
the most usual way of offering something to someone or inviting them to do something
a more informal way of offering something to someone
a more formal way of asking someone if they would like something
used for offering someone something that you think they will enjoy
an informal way of asking someone if they would like something
used for offering something to a group of people
used especially when offering someone food or drink
used when asking someone what they want, especially in a restaurant, bar or café
used as a polite way of accepting something that someone has offered you
used to say what you would like to eat or drink, especially in a restaurant
used for politely refusing something that someone has offered you
used for politely refusing food or drink that someone has offered you
an informal way of politely refusing food or drink that someone has offered you
Examples:
“Would you like a magazine to read while you’re waiting?” “Thanks – that would be great.”
“Do you want another cup of coffee?” “No thanks – I have to get going.”
“Would you care for dessert?” “Yes, thank you, I’ll have the apple pie, please.”
“What would you say to a nice cup of hot chocolate before you go to bed?” “Yes, please!”
“How about some ice cream?” “No, thank you. I’m on a diet.”
“Who wants the last piece of cake?” “I couldn’t, thanks – I’ve already had two slices.”
“Can I get you anything? There’s plenty of food in the fridge.” “Thank you, but I ate before I came out.”
“It’s my turn to buy the drinks. What would you like?” “I’ll have a beer, please.”
“Would you like salad with your pizza?” “Not for me, thanks.”
He had offered cocaine to an undercover police officer.
to say that you will pay a particular price for something
Police are offering a reward to anyone with information about the crime.
The department offers a course on Medieval Philosophy each year.
We'll be happy to offer you all the assistance we can.
Susan still hasn't offered an explanation for her absence.
