a usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl";
something offered (as a proposal or bid); "noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds";
the verbal act of offering; "a generous offer of assistance";
put forward for consideration; "He offered his opinion";
threaten to do something; "I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal";
ask (someone) to marry you; "he popped the question on Sunday night"; "she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"; "The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman";
produce or introduce on the stage; "The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear'' this month";
make available or accessible, provide or furnish; "The conference center offers a health spa"; "The hotel offers private meeting rooms";
present for acceptance or rejection; "She offered us all a cold drink";
make available for sale; "The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week";
offer verbally; "extend my greetings"; "He offered his sympathy";
make available; provide; "extend a loan"; "The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages";
propose a payment; "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting";
mount or put up; "put up a good fight"; "offer resistance";
agree freely; "She volunteered to drive the old lady home"; "I offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of it";
present as an act of worship; "offer prayers to the gods";
