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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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“On one hand, the Chair acknowledges the District’s confidence in its proposal, believing that they would not have made an offer they cannot afford.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

While it would be a surprise for a player not to offer their support to the manager, performances on the field suggest the relationship with Carrick and his squad goes deeper than just words.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In some cases, the vertically integrated companies offer better reimbursement to the pharmacies they own.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Maybe it is natural, then, that a big swath of the most influential podcasters have come forward to offer a solution to those executives’ problems.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

He stood there with a big smile on his face and made the board an offer: He promised to make it rain on Garner County.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.