Translate offer | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of offer
verb
[with two objects] present or proffer (something) for (someone) to accept or reject as so desired:may I offer you a drink? [reporting verb] express readiness or the intention to do something for or on behalf of someone: [with infinitive]:he offered to fix the gate [with direct speech]:“Can I help you, dear?” a kindly voice offered [with object] (usually
be offered)
make available for sale:the product is offered at a very competitive price [with object] provide (access or an opportunity):the highway offers easy access to the public beaches a good understanding of what a particular career can offer [with object] present (a prayer or sacrifice) to a deity:villagers have gone to offer prayers for the souls of the sailors [with object] make an attempt at or show one’s readiness for (violence or resistance):he had to offer some resistance to her tirade [with object] archaic give an opportunity for (battle) to an enemy:Darius was about to meet him and to offer battle
noun
an expression of readiness to do or give something if desired: [with infinitive]:he had accepted Mallory’s offer to buy him a drink a job offer an amount of money that someone is willing to pay for something:the prospective purchaser who made the highest offer a specially reduced price or terms for something on sale:the offer runs right up until Christmas Eve
