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offering

noun

Simple meaning

Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered, such as for sale.

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ˈɔfɚɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. Something offered (as a proposal or bid)

    “Noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds.”

  2. The act by which something is offered.

  3. That which has been offered; a sacrifice.

  4. Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered, such as for sale

  5. A contribution given at a religious service.

  6. An oblation or presentation made as a religious act.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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public offering

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • offerverbBase word

    Make available or accessible, provide or furnish.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • offerornounPerson or profession

    Someone who presents something to another for acceptance or rejection.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • initial offeringnounCompound term

    A corporation's first offer to sell stock to the public.

  • initial public offeringnounCompound term

    A corporation's first offer to sell stock to the public.

  • peace offeringnounCompound term

    Something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace.

  • religious offeringnounCompound term

    The act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist.

  • rights offeringnounCompound term

    An offering of common stock to existing shareholders who hold subscription rights or pre-emptive rights that entitle them to buy newly issued shares at a discount from the price at which…

  • thank offeringnounCompound term

    An offering made as an expression of thanks.

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Synonyms

Sense: something offered (as a proposal or bid)

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