offer
0 antonyms and opposites of offer, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To present something for someone to accept or refuse.
How to use offer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English offrian, "to offer or make a sacrifice", from Latin offerre, "to present, bring before".
Full origin of offer →Frequently asked questions
What does “offer” mean?
The word “offer” means to present something for someone to accept or refuse. In plain terms, to put something forward for someone to take or turn down, or the proposal itself.
How do you pronounce “offer”?
“Offer” is pronounced O-fuh (/ˈɔfɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “offer” in a sentence?
Here is “offer” used in a sentence: “She offered him a cup of coffee.”
What part of speech is “offer”?
Depending on how it is used, “offer” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “offer” come from?
The word “offer” comes from Latin. From Old English offrian, "to offer or make a sacrifice", from Latin offerre, "to present, bring before".
Is “offer” a common word?
“Offer” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “offer” have?
“Offer” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to present something for someone to accept or refuse.
What is the difference between offer and give?
To give is to hand something over so the person now has it. To offer is only to present it, leaving the other person free to accept or refuse. If you offer a colleague coffee, they may say no; if you give them coffee, they already have it. Offering invites a choice; giving completes the transfer.
What is an example of offering something?
Holding out a plate of biscuits and saying "would you like one?" is offering. So is proposing a lower price to a seller, volunteering to help a neighbour, or presenting a job to a candidate. In each case you present something — an object, a price, help, or an opportunity — for the other person to accept or decline.
What is the difference between "offer" as a verb and as a noun?
As a verb, "offer" is the action of presenting something for acceptance ("they offered me the job"). As a noun, an "offer" is the thing presented — the proposal itself ("I accepted their offer"). The verb is what you do; the noun is what results, such as a job offer or a special offer.