an expression of readiness to do or give something if desired:sympathetic offers of help [with infinitive]:he had accepted Mallory’s offer to buy him a drink
an amount of money that someone is willing to pay for something:the prospective purchaser who made the highest offer
a specially reduced price:the offer runs right up until Christmas Eve
a proposal of marriage:the conceited wretch chose to interpret my amiability of temper his own way, and at length he actually made me an offer
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1 [with two objects] present or proffer (something) for (someone) to accept or reject as desired:may I offer you a drink?I was offered a job on the spot
[reporting verb] express readiness 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] make available for sale:the product is offered at a very competitive price
[with object] (also offer something up) present (a prayer or sacrifice) to a deity:villagers have gone to offer prayers for the souls of the sailorsthe three imams offer up prayers on behalf of the dead
2 [with object] provide (access or an opportunity):the Coast Road offers easy access to the Nine Glens of Antrimthe opportunities which the economic recovery will offer
make an attempt at or show one’s readiness for (violence or resistance):he had to offer some resistance to her tirade
archaic give an opportunity for (battle) to an enemy:Darius was about to meet him and to offer battle
3 [with object] (offer something up) technical put something in place to assess its appearance or fit:the infill panels are offered up and bolted in position
have something to offer
have something available to be used or appreciated:if the injury clears up and I feel I have something to offer I will play again
offer one's hand
extend one’s hand to be shaken as a sign of friendship:the golfer who offers his hand to a victorious opponent figurativeit was time to offer our hand to the emerging democracies of eastern Europe
on offer
available:the number of permanent jobs on offer is relatively small
(also on special offer) British available for sale at a reduced price:the fruit cocktail trifle is on offer at 99p
open to offers
willing to sell something or do a job for a reasonable price:we have no certain plans to sell but we are open to offers