OFFERS Synonyms: 153 Similar and Opposite Words

offers 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of offer

as in gives

to put before another for acceptance or consideration I offered my boss an alternative to the original plan, which would have required me to work overtime

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as in suggests

to set before the mind for consideration offered the idea of a vacation at a beach resort in the Caribbean

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as in presents

to bring before the public in performance or exhibition a summer theater offering a full schedule of musicals to the vacationing public

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as in sacrifices

to give up as an offering to a god when fruits, flowers, or crops are offered, the offering is known as a bloodless sacrifice

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offers

2 of 2

noun

plural of offer

as in tries

an effort to do or accomplish something made the usual halfhearted offer to grab the check before his dinner companion could

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as in proposals

something which is presented for consideration a job offer that I couldn't refuse

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Recent Examples of offers

Verb

While concerns over oil supply disruptions in the Middle East continue to persist, Venezuela offers a bright spot. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Against that backdrop, market organizers must ensure any event offers buyers and sellers a clear return on investment. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026 The restaurant also offers dinner-style plates such as pork chops, chicken Parmesan, spaghetti and steaks. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Simply juxtaposing their self-conceptions — a family horror, a therapy drama, a superhero actioner-cum-romantic comedy — with Ryan’s own broad, ’80s-style family comedy concept offers revelatory insight into the dynamics of their ecosystem. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026 Telluride’s 53rd edition offers an unusually eclectic lineup, with tributes to Sandra Hüller, John Malkovich and Andrew Haigh and a strong mix of awards hopefuls and less obvious choices. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Its current charging performance already offers a glimpse of what the next generation could achieve. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 Rejecting the imaginary lyrical voice, her work offers the beauty of commonplace detail from which stories make truth evident as complexity. — Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 Harvey Mudd only offers STEM majors, though the magazine noted the school’s liberal arts background encouraged engagement in humanities, social sciences and the arts. — Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Noun

In the spring, Newcastle would have listened to offers for Yoane Wissa, whose £55m signing from Brentford had proved calamitous, yet the DR Congo forward returned from the World Cup full of confidence and has begun the campaign well. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 This looks like their feedback actually being utilized, their offers getting more personalized and their rewards becoming more tailored. — Zsuzsa Kecsmar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Those requests are chosen at random, since he's gotten about 100,000 offers over the years. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Both feature rewards, notifications, constant updates and personalized offers intended to keep users engaged and incentivize them to return. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Top programs have already extended offers to the standout tight end. — Charles Baggarly august 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 Among the offers are 20% off the flex room rate at the Rosewood Munich, 25% off tours of Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace, 25% off a hop-on, hop-off bus tour of Munich, and more. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

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Verb

The delicate shape still nods to classic ballet flats, but the slight heel gives everything a little more polish, making the pairing feel less Sunday lunch with your nan and more Copenhagen Fashion Week.

— Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
The deal gives the United States 55% effective output of the new private company, including an ownership stake and rights to buy oil at cost.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of gives

Verb

Shalini Adnani’s poignant coming-of-age drama Our Share of Sand presents a unique perspective on India’s gaping class inequality, child labor and the deep corruption underpinning a family’s economic status.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
For this reason, Triola’s belief that a machine’s aggregation acumen presents chefs with an innovative tool for designing recipes strikes me as misguided.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of presents

Verb

Ultimately, Miles sacrifices himself so that the others can escape, holding onto the detonator that sets off a massive explosion until his final breath.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Desperate for a last chance to save Ashina, Genichiro sacrifices himself in a ritual of his own to resurrect Isshin at the height of his powers.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of sacrifices

Noun

After surviving a ferocious first half to trail only 13-12, the All Blacks' resolve hardened by new coach Dave Rennie and age-old ability to produce something from nothing turned a tense contest into a rout by five tries to South Africa's one.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
As Lucarelli closed in on 2,000 tries over the weekend, Oswalt ran the math in his head.

— Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of tries

Noun

These proposals, many times rooted in sympathy and love, were presented as alternatives to the political structures and market logic that had so often led to war, exploitation, hopelessness, and suffering.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
The order, which directs federal officials to formalize the name change within 30 days, quickly sparked backlash, jokes and parody proposals.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposals

Verb

Project Polymath, for instance — founded by Dan Futrell, former CEO of the Pat Tillman Foundation, which gives scholarships to military veterans — proposes to mentor bachelor's degree students beginning in 2028.

— Jon Marcus, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
The article proposes storytelling as a vital solution, asserting its unique human quality inspires engagement and cannot be faked.

— Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposes

Verb

Out back, a single monoshock is mounted to the massive single-sided swingarm that carries the solo rear wheel shod in a wiiiide 305/30R20 Kenda meat.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Brooks ran for 106 yards on 27 carries last season while contributing primarily on special teams.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

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