offers

word · lemma: offer

/ˈɔfɝz/
AW-furz
/ˈɒfəz/
O-fuhz

Definition

"Offers" is usually the third-person singular form of "offer," meaning to present, provide, or say that someone can have something. It can also be the plural noun "offers," meaning proposals, deals, or special discounts.

Usage & Nuances

As a verb, common patterns are "offer help," "offer advice," "offer someone something," and "offer to do something." As a plural noun, "special offers" is very common in shops and online. Learners sometimes confuse "offer" with "give": "offer" means make available, not always that the person accepts it.

Example Sentences

She offers coffee to every guest.

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I checked three websites, and none of them had better offers than this one.

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This job offers good pay.

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The store has many offers today.

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He offers to drive us to the airport whenever we need a ride.

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Our phone plan offers unlimited data, but the signal is terrible.

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