1of·fer 
/ˈɑ:fɚ/ verb
of·fers; of·fered; of·fer·ing /ˈɑ:fɚ/ verb 1 a [+ obj] : to give someone the opportunity to accept or take (something)
▪ We'd like to offer the job to you. = We'd like to offer you the job. ▪ I was offered a position at a bank, but I turned it down. ▪ She offered [=she said that she would pay] $250,000 for the house. ▪ The victims were offered money as compensation for their injuries. ▪ I offered her my hand/arm [=I held out my hand/arm for her to grasp], and she took it. ▪ I offered my assistance. ▪ If I may, I'd like to offer you a bit of advice.
b : to say that you are willing to do something [+ obj] ▪ One of his neighbors offered to mow his lawn. ▪ A woman stopped and offered to help us. [no obj] ▪ We don't need any help, but thank you for offering. 2 [+ obj] : to make (something) available : to provide or supply (something)
▪ They offer [=sell] a wide range of products/services at reasonable prices. ▪ A few of my teachers offer [=give] extra help after class. ▪ They offer their customers a choice between soup or salad. ▪ The car offers [=has] a wide range of safety features. ▪ Living in a large city offers a number of advantages. ▪ They serve the best food this town has to offer. [=the best food in the town] ▪ This city has so much to offer. [=there are many good and interesting things to do and see in this city] ▪ She has a great deal to offer. [=she has many talents, abilities, good qualities, etc.] — often + up ▪ The restaurant offers up a completely new menu every season. 3 [+ obj] : to say or express (something) as an idea to be thought about or considered
▪ I'd like to offer a couple of comments/remarks/observations on the points you've raised. ▪ I really don't know enough about it to offer an opinion. ▪ She offers [=proposes, suggests] another possible explanation in her book. ▪ The film offers a unique perspective on the issue. — often + up ▪ Would anyone else like to offer up a suggestion? 4 [+ obj] : to say or give (something, such as a prayer or a sacrifice) as a form of religious worship
▪ Let us bow our heads and offer a prayer of thanks. ▪ offer a sacrifice — often + up ▪ offering up prayers to the saints
▪ We'd like to offer the job to you. = We'd like to offer you the job. ▪ I was offered a position at a bank, but I turned it down. ▪ She offered [=she said that she would pay] $250,000 for the house. ▪ The victims were offered money as compensation for their injuries. ▪ I offered her my hand/arm [=I held out my hand/arm for her to grasp], and she took it. ▪ I offered my assistance. ▪ If I may, I'd like to offer you a bit of advice.
b : to say that you are willing to do something [+ obj] ▪ One of his neighbors offered to mow his lawn. ▪ A woman stopped and offered to help us. [no obj] ▪ We don't need any help, but thank you for offering.
▪ They offer [=sell] a wide range of products/services at reasonable prices. ▪ A few of my teachers offer [=give] extra help after class. ▪ They offer their customers a choice between soup or salad. ▪ The car offers [=has] a wide range of safety features. ▪ Living in a large city offers a number of advantages. ▪ They serve the best food this town has to offer. [=the best food in the town] ▪ This city has so much to offer. [=there are many good and interesting things to do and see in this city] ▪ She has a great deal to offer. [=she has many talents, abilities, good qualities, etc.] — often + up ▪ The restaurant offers up a completely new menu every season.
▪ I'd like to offer a couple of comments/remarks/observations on the points you've raised. ▪ I really don't know enough about it to offer an opinion. ▪ She offers [=proposes, suggests] another possible explanation in her book. ▪ The film offers a unique perspective on the issue. — often + up ▪ Would anyone else like to offer up a suggestion?
▪ Let us bow our heads and offer a prayer of thanks. ▪ offer a sacrifice — often + up ▪ offering up prayers to the saints
offer resistance
: to try to resist or fight
▪ The people offered no resistance when the enemy entered the town.
▪ The people offered no resistance when the enemy entered the town.
