Definition of: offer

(ô′fər, of′ər) v.t.
1. To present for acceptance or rejection; tender.
2. To suggest for consideration or action; propose.
3. To present with solemnity or in worship; make an offering of.
4. To show readiness to do or attempt; propose or threaten: to offer battle.
5. To attempt to do or inflict; hence, to do or inflict: to offer insult or resistance.
6. To suggest as payment; bid.
7. To present for sale.
—v.i.
8. To present itself; appear: No opportunity offered.
9. To make an offering in worship or sacrifice.
—noun
1. The act of offering; a proffer or proposal.
2. An attempt or endeavor to do something. See synonyms under PROPOSAL. [OE offrian offer a sacrifice <L offerre present <ob- before + ferre bring; infl. in meaning by OF offrir offer]
—of′·fer·er, of′fer·or noun Synonyms (verb): adduce, allege, bid, exhibit, extend, present, proffer, propose, tender, volunteer. What one offers he brings before another for acceptance or rejection. Proffer is a more formal and deferential word, with a suggestion of contingency; as, to proffer one's services; the worshiper offers, but does not proffer sacrifice. See ALLEGE.