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- [aw-fer, of-er]
- /ˈɔ fər, ˈɒf ər/
- /ˈɒf.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-fer, of-er]
- /ˈɔ fər, ˈɒf ər/
Definitions of offered word
- verb with object offered to present for acceptance or rejection; proffer: He offered me a cigarette. 1
- verb with object offered to propose or put forward for consideration: to offer a suggestion. 1
- verb with object offered to propose or volunteer (to do something): She offered to accompany me. 1
- verb with object offered to make a show of intention (to do something): We did not offer to go first. 1
- verb with object offered to give, make, or promise: She offered no response. 1
- verb with object offered to present solemnly as an act of worship or devotion, as to God, a deity or a saint; sacrifice. 1
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Origin of offered
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English offren, Old English offrian to present in worship < Latin offerre, equivalent to of- of- + ferre to bring, bear1
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Parts of speech for Offered
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
offered popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
offered usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for offered
adjective offered
- available — If something you want or need is available, you can find it or obtain it.
- by request — in accordance with someone's desire
- unsought — simple past tense and past participle of seek.
- produced — to bring into existence; give rise to; cause: to produce steam.
- suggested — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
Antonyms for offered
adjective offered
- companionable — If you describe a person as companionable, you mean they are friendly and pleasant to be with.
- reserved — kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.
- set apart — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- set aside — the act or state of setting or the state of being set.
- spoken for — engaged, reserved, or allocated
Top questions with offered
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