Definitions

offer

[aw-fer, of-er] / ˈɔ fər, ˈɒf ər /

NOUN

proposal, suggestion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action attempt bid overture

STRONG

endeavor essay feeler hit pass pitch presentation proposition rendition submission tender

WEAK

propoundment

Antonyms

STRONG

denial idleness refusal

WEAK

taking withdrawal

VERB

present, propose for acceptance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afford allow award display donate extend give grant provide show submit suggest

STRONG

accord advance bid exhibit furnish move ply pose press proffer propound sacrifice tender volunteer

WEAK

be at service come forward hold out lay at one's feet make available place at disposal put forth put forward put on the market put up put up for sale

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal deny fight hide hold keep refuse resist take veto withhold withstand

STRONG

discourage dissuade stop take back

WEAK

withdraw

VERB

propose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cite present submit suggest

STRONG

adduce advance advise allege proposition

WEAK

make a motion make a pitch

Antonyms

WEAK

deny refuse take take back withdraw withhold

VERB

try

Synonyms

STRONGEST

seek

STRONG

assay attempt endeavor essay strive struggle undertake

Antonyms

STRONG

be idle forget laze

WEAK

deny refuse take take back withdraw withhold

Example Sentences

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There was also a record number of tribunals in 2024/25, where parents disagreed with a refusal to offer support, or were challenging the level of assistance offered.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The same holds for consulting firms that offer outsourced coding.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Many banks and investment firms offer online retirement calculators.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“The managing board and the supervisory board will thoroughly examine the offer and issue a reasoned statement, acting in the best interests of the company, its shareholders, employees and customers,” Hugo Boss said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

If my mother were here, she would think to offer cake and coffee.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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"The Odyssey," Vocabulary from Part 1 of the epic poem