Definition of offer

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • offer is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • offer is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • offer is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of offer


  • propose a payment (verb)

    Examples

    1. The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting

    Synonyms

    1. bid
    2. tender
  • offer verbally (verb)

    Examples

    1. He offered his sympathy

    Synonyms

    1. extend
  • agree freely (verb)

    Examples

    1. I offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of it

    Synonyms

    1. volunteer
  • ask (someone) to marry you (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. declare oneself
    2. pop the question
    3. propose
  • a usually brief attempt (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. crack
    2. fling
    3. go
    4. pass
    5. whirl
  • mount or put up (verb)

    Examples

    1. offer resistance

    Synonyms

    1. provide
    2. put up
  • something offered (as a proposal or bid) (noun)

    Examples

    1. noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds

    Synonyms

    1. offering
  • the verbal act of offering (noun)

    Examples

    1. a generous offer of assistance

    Synonyms

    1. offering
  • make available; provide (verb)

    Examples

    1. The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages

    Synonyms

    1. extend
  • present as an act of worship (verb)

    Examples

    1. offer prayers to the gods

    Synonyms

    1. offer up
  • present for acceptance or rejection (verb)

    Examples

    1. She offered us all a cold drink

    Synonyms

    1. proffer
  • make available for sale (verb)

    Examples

    1. The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week
  • make available or accessible, provide or furnish (verb)

    Examples

    1. The conference center offers a health spa
    2. The hotel offers private meeting rooms
  • produce or introduce on the stage (verb)

    Examples

    1. The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear' this month
  • put forward for consideration (verb)

    Examples

    1. He offered his opinion
  • threaten to do something (verb)

    Examples

    1. I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal

See definition of offer in Merriam Webster