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offering

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).
  2. To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest.
  3. To place at someone’s disposal; to present (something) to be either accepted or turned down.
  4. To present (something) to God or gods as a gesture of worship, or for a sacrifice.
  5. To place (something) in a position where it can be added to an existing mechanical assembly.
  6. To bid, as a price, reward, or wages.
  7. The act by which something is offered.
  8. That which has been offered; a sacrifice.
  9. An oblation or presentation made as a religious act.
  10. A contribution given at a religious service.
  11. Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data