offer
Translation
to offer, to provide, to propose
Examples
He offered me a job.
He offered me a job.
They offer a discount for students.
They offer a discount for students.
She offered to help with the project.
She offered to help with the project.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to present (sth.) for (sb.) to accept or reject They offer a discount for students.
((sb.)) ((sb.)) ((sth.)) to give (sb.) (sth.) He offered me a job.
((to-inf)) to say that you are willing to do something She offered to help with the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: provide, propose, suggest
Etymology
From Latin 'offerre', meaning 'to present, to bring before', from 'ob-' (to) and 'ferre' (to bring, carry).
Memory Tips
Think of making an 'offering' at a church or temple – you are presenting something to be accepted or rejected.