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Definition offer in British English

offer

verb
1

to let someone know that you will give them something if they want it

Example

They haven't offered me the job yet.

Example

He had offered cocaine to an undercover police officer.

Synonyms and related words
offer present proffer proffer
1.1

to say that you will pay a particular price for something

Example

I offered Jim £5,000 for his car.

Example

Police are offering a reward to anyone with information about the crime.

Synonyms and related words
bargain beat down bottom out
1.2

to let someone know that you are willing to do something for them

Example

Actually, Jen's giving me a lift home - but thanks for offering.

Example

I do think you should have offered to help.

Synonyms and related words
bid come forward offer
2

to provide something such as a product or service

Example

The department offers a course on Medieval Philosophy each year.

Example

Smaller hotels often offer greater comfort at lower prices.

Example

We'll be happy to offer you all the assistance we can.

Example

The city has a lot to offer the business traveller.

Synonyms and related words
provide supply equip equip
3

to give someone something that you think they need or deserve

Example

A lot of people have offered us very useful advice.

Example

Susan still hasn't offered an explanation for her absence.

Synonyms and related words
give present hand
3.1

to express your feelings towards someone

Example

offer sympathy/regrets/thanks

Example

He called the team manager to offer his congratulations.

Synonyms and related words
show display manifest
Definition offer in British English

Related Words

Words related to offer:

an offer someone can’t refuse (phrase) your (phrase) firm offer (noun) leap at the (phrase) no apologies (phrase) offer () offer price () offer someone your hand () offer up () on offer () special offer (noun) top an (phrase) under offer (phrase)