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offering

 

[ ˈɒfərɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

job market

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

Synonyms

bid, proposal, submission

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

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

Examples of usage

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

Translations

Translations of the word "offering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oferta

🇮🇳 प्रस्ताव

🇩🇪 Angebot

🇮🇩 penawaran

🇺🇦 пропозиція

🇵🇱 oferta

🇯🇵 提供

🇫🇷 offre

🇪🇸 oferta

🇹🇷 teklif

🇰🇷 제공

🇸🇦 عرض

🇨🇿 nabídka

🇸🇰 ponuka

🇨🇳 提供

🇸🇮 ponudba

🇮🇸 tilboð

🇰🇿 ұсыныс

🇬🇪 შეთავაზება

🇦🇿 təklif

🇲🇽 oferta

Etymology

The word 'offering' has its origins in Old English, where 'offrian' meant 'to set forth, present, bring to'. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings, from presenting something in a religious context to submitting a proposal in a business setting. The act of offering has been a significant part of human history across different cultures and religions, symbolizing devotion, generosity, and sacrifice.

See also: offer, offeror, offers.

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.