offering Meaning & Definition
What Does Offering Mean?
As a noun, offering means gerund of offer The act by which something is offered. That which has been offered; a sacrifice. It is also used to mean The act by which something is offered. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of offer. As a verb, it means To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).
Offering: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɒfəɹɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | offer and oblation |
| Plural | offerings |
Offering Definition (Noun)
- gerund of offer
The act by which something is offered.
That which has been offered; a sacrifice.
votive offerings
- The act by which something is offered.
- That which has been offered; a sacrifice.
votive offerings
- An oblation or presentation made as a religious act.
- A contribution given at a religious service.
- Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered, such as for sale
Offering as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of offer
Verb
- To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).
She offered to help with her homework.
- To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest.
Everybody offered an opinion.
- To place at someone’s disposal; to present (something) to be either accepted or turned down.
He offered use of his car for the week. He offered his good will for the Councilman's vote.
- To present (something) to God or gods as a gesture of worship, or for a sacrifice.
- To place (something) in a position where it can be added to an existing mechanical assembly.
- To bid, as a price, reward, or wages.
I offered twenty dollars for it. The company is offering a salary of £30,000 a year.
- To happen, to present itself.
- To make an attempt; typically used with at.
- To put in opposition to; to manifest in an offensive way; to threaten.
to offer violence to somebody
Noun
- Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered.
Synonyms of Offering
Offering synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Offering
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Offering in a Sentence
votive offerings
These are the bookstores' latest offerings.
She offered to help with her homework.
Everybody offered an opinion.
He offered use of his car for the week. He offered his good will for the Councilman's vote.
I offered twenty dollars for it. The company is offering a salary of £30,000 a year.
to offer violence to somebody
Word Forms & Grammar
offering (plural offerings)
offering
Words That Rhyme With Offering
Origin of Offering
From offer + -ing. Displaced native Old English hūsl.
Offering Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of offering is //ˈɒfəɹɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Offering: Your Questions Answered
Is offering a noun or a verb?
Offering is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for offering?
Words with a similar meaning to offering include offer and oblation. See the full list of offering synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of offering?
The plural of offering is offerings.