offer
word
/ˈɔfɝ/
AW-fur
/ˈɒfɐ/
O-fuh
Definition
To give someone the opportunity to accept something, such as help, a job, or a product at a certain price. As a noun, it means something that is presented or proposed for acceptance.
Usage & Nuances
'Offer' is both a verb and noun; commonly used with 'make an offer', 'special offer', 'offer help'. As a verb, formal or neutral. As a noun, used in business, shopping, and everyday conversation. Don't confuse with 'suggest'—'offer' means to give, not just propose an idea.
Spanish: ofrecer - oferta (sustantivo)Portuguese (BR): oferecer - oferta (substantivo)Portuguese (PT): oferecer - oferta (substantivo)Chinese (Simplified): 提供 - 提议Chinese (Traditional): 提供 - 提議Hindi: प्रस्ताव देना - पेशकश (संज्ञा)Arabic: يقدّم - عرضBengali: প্রস্তাব করা - অফার (noun) - উপস্থাপন করাRussian: предлагать - предложениеJapanese: 申し出る - 提案 (noun)Vietnamese: đề nghị - lời đề nghịKorean: 제안하다 - 제안 (명사)Turkish: teklif etmek - öneri (teklif, noun)Urdu: پیش کرنا - پیشکشIndonesian: menawarkan - penawaran
Example Sentences
Can I offer you some tea?
basic
They made an offer on the house.
basic
The store has a special offer this week.
basic
She didn't offer any explanation for being late.
natural
I'll offer my advice, but it's your choice.
natural
Thanks for the offer, but I think I'll pass.
natural