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Meaning of offering formula

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

offering

Pronunciation:/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ//ˈɒfəɹɪŋ//ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: She offered to help with her homework.

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

    Example: Everybody offered an opinion.

  3. 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.

  4. To present (something) to God or gods as a gesture of worship, or for a sacrifice.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act by which something is offered.

  2. That which has been offered; a sacrifice.

  3. An oblation or presentation made as a religious act.

  4. A contribution given at a religious service.