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offering
/ˈɒfərɪŋ/
something presented for sale or consideration
The store has a wide offering of organic products.
The store sells a variety of organic items.
general
something presented for sale or consideration
The restaurant's daily offering includes fresh seafood.
The restaurant serves fresh seafood every day.
Commonly used in retail, hospitality, and business contexts.
religious
a religious or ceremonial act of presenting something to a deity
The priest made an offering of incense to the altar.
The priest burned incense as a religious offering.
Often used in religious or spiritual contexts.
Business
Business
a proposal or suggestion made to someone
The company made an offering to acquire a smaller competitor.
The company proposed to buy a smaller rival.
Common in corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Collocations
make an offeringto present something as an offeringreligious offeringa gift or sacrifice to a deityfinancial offeringa proposal to invest or acquire
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Pro Tip
Business vs. Religious Use
In business, 'offering' often refers to products or services available. In religious contexts, it refers to sacrifices or gifts to a deity.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 'offering' depends heavily on the context. Ensure you understand whether it's used in a commercial, religious, or business setting.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'offeringe', from Old English 'offrung', from 'offrian' (to offer). Related to Old Norse 'aufr', Old High German 'opfer'.
Usage Notes
The word 'offering' can refer to both tangible items (e.g., products for sale) and intangible proposals (e.g., business deals). In religious contexts, it often implies a sacrifice or gift to a deity.
Word Breakdown
offer
to present or propose
root-ing
the act of
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