offered

4 definitions • 12 examples

past simple and past participle of

to ask someone if they would like to have something or if they would like you to do something:

[ + two objects ] I feel bad that I didn't offer them any food/offer any food to them.

She was offered a job in Paris.

Can I offer you (= would you like) a drink?

offer something for something "Would you sell me that painting?" "What are you offering (= what will you pay) for it?"

[ + to infinitive ] My father offered to take us to the airport.

[ + speech ] "I'll do the cooking," he offered.

to say a prayer or make a sacrifice (= an act of killing or giving up something) to a god:

Dear Lord, we offer up our prayers...

to provide or supply something:

It's an organization that offers free legal advice to people on low incomes.

It says in the guide that this area offers some of the best walks in England.

[ + two objects ] We are now offering you the chance to buy the complete set of pans at half price.

Did he offer any explanation for his strange behaviour?

have much to offer It doesn't have much to offer as a town - its shops are fairly poor and there's only one cinema.