Offering: meaning, definitions and examples

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offering

[ˈɒfərɪŋ ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Noun}

job market

A proposal or bid submitted in competition for a contract or other business.

Synonyms

bid, proposal, submission.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
offering	Used mostly in the context of providing goods or services, especially in business, charity, or religious settings. The company’s latest offering includes three new smartphone models The church's weekend offering will be donated to the local food bank
proposal	Used when suggesting a plan or idea, often in formal or business settings, as well as in personal settings like marriage. She submitted a proposal for the new marketing campaign His marriage proposal was a complete surprise
bid	Typically used in the context of auctions or competitive scenarios where multiple parties vie for something. He placed a high bid on the antique vase The company made a bid to acquire the smaller firm
submission	Commonly found in contexts where documents, works, or answers are being sent for review or consideration. It may have a slightly formal tone. The deadline for submission of the project is next Monday Her late submission of the report was noted by the professor

Examples of usage

The company submitted an offering for the new project.
Their offering was the most competitive in terms of pricing.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

religion

A religious act of giving money or gifts to a deity as an act of worship.

Synonyms

donation, gift, sacrifice.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
offering	Can also be used in a business context to describe a product or service that is provided. The company's latest offering is a new smartphone app. They launched a new line of offerings aimed at young professionals.
sacrifice	Used when someone gives up something of value, often in a context involving personal loss or hardship, and can also have religious connotations similar to 'offering'. He made many sacrifices to ensure his family could live comfortably. In ancient times, people made sacrifices to please the gods.
donation	Used when giving money, goods, or time to a cause, charity, or organization, typically to help others or support projects. He made a generous donation to the children's hospital. The charity is collecting donations for disaster relief.
gift	Used to describe something given willingly to someone without payment, usually for a special occasion or as a gesture of kindness. She received a beautiful gift for her birthday. They exchanged gifts during the holiday season.

Examples of usage

The offering to the gods was a sign of devotion and gratitude.
She made a generous offering at the temple.

^{Context #3 | Verb}

sacrifice

To present or give as an offering to a deity or religious cause.

Synonyms

dedicate, devote, sacrifice.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
offering	Used when presenting something, often as a form of gift, present, or contribution. She made an offering of flowers at the shrine The company announced its latest product offering
sacrifice	Used when giving up something valuable for something else considered more important. Often has a personal or emotional cost, and can carry a negative connotation. She made a great sacrifice by moving to a new city for his career The athlete's sacrifices paid off when he won the gold medal
dedicate	Applied when formally committing something to a purpose or a person, often used in ceremonies and for formal declarations. They dedicated the new library to the founder She dedicated her book to her parents
devote	Used to express commitment of time or resources to a particular task, cause, or person, indicating a strong sense of purpose. He devotes his weekends to volunteering at the shelter She devoted her life to the study of marine biology

Examples of usage

The priest offered the fruits to the gods as an act of worship.
They offered a lamb in sacrifice.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

The word 'offering' comes from the Old English 'offrung', which means a gift or sacrifice.
In the Middle Ages, people often made offerings at church, demonstrating their devotion.
It has roots in the Latin 'offerre', meaning to present or bring forth.

Cultural Practices

Many religions feature offerings, such as food or incense, as a way to honor deities or ancestors.
In some cultures, it's customary to offer food to guests as a sign of hospitality and respect.
The Day of the Dead in Mexico includes offerings (ofrendas) to honor those who have passed away.

Literature

In literature, offerings often symbolize sacrifice, indicating a character's commitment or love.
Themes of offering appear in many classic texts, such as in Shakespeare’s works, where gifts convey deeper meanings.
Modern novels sometimes use the concept of offering to examine relationships, highlighting emotional exchanges.

Psychology

Offering something to others can enhance feelings of connectedness and community.
Acts of kindness, such as offering help, can improve mental well-being for both the giver and receiver.
Psychologists suggest that the motivation behind an offering can reflect one's values and sense of identity.

Business

In business, an offering may refer to a proposal or service presented to clients or customers.
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) occur when companies first offer shares to the public to raise capital.
Promotional offerings are common in marketing strategies to attract customers and boost sales.

Translations

Translations of the word "offering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oferta

oferenda
proposta

🇮🇳 प्रस्ताव

भेंट
अर्पण

🇩🇪 Angebot

Darbietung
Opfergabe

🇮🇩 penawaran

🇺🇦 пропозиція

жертва
дарунок

🇵🇱 oferta

ofiara
dar

🇯🇵 提供

供え物
申し出

🇫🇷 offre

offrande
proposition

🇪🇸 oferta

ofrenda
propuesta

🇹🇷 teklif

sunu
bağış

🇰🇷 제공

제물
제안

🇸🇦 عرض

تقدمة
اقتراح

🇨🇿 nabídka

🇸🇰 ponuka

🇨🇳 提供

供品
提议

🇸🇮 ponudba

🇮🇸 tilboð

fórn
tilboð

🇰🇿 ұсыныс

🇬🇪 შეთავაზება

საგანგებო
მსხვერპლი

🇦🇿 təklif

təqdimat
qurban

🇲🇽 oferta

ofrenda
propuesta

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,555, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.

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