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A proposal that has been made.

Example: I decline your offer to contract.

Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered.

Example: His offer was $3.50 per share.

An invitation to enter into a binding contract communicated to another party which contains terms sufficiently definite to create an enforceable contract if the other party accepts the invitation.

Example: His first letter was not a real offer, but an attempt to determine interest.

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

Example: She offered to help with her homework.

To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest.

Example: Everybody offered an opinion.

To place at someone’s disposal; to present (something) to be either accepted or turned down.

Example: 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.

(used in combinations from phrasal verbs) agent noun of off