ɛkˈstɛnd ˈfɝnɪʃ ˈfɜːnɪʃ ɡəʊ ɡoʊ ɡəʉ ɡɐʉ ˈɔfəɹɪŋ ˈɒfəɹɪŋ ˈɑfəɹɪŋ ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ) ˈpɹɑfɚ pɹəˈpəʊz pɹəˈpoʊz pɹəˈvaɪd səˈplaɪ vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ vɒl.ənˈtɪə ʍɜːl ʍɝl put forward for consideration He offered his opinion a usually brief attempt he took a crack at it I gave it a whirl threaten to do something I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal ask (someone) to marry you he popped the question on Sunday night she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman produce or introduce on the stage The Shakespeare Company is offering ‘King Lear’ this month present for acceptance or rejection She offered us all a cold drink make available for sale The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week offer verbally extend my greetings He offered his sympathy make available; provide extend a loan The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages propose a payment The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting give something useful or necessary to We provided the room with an electrical heater The conference center offers a health spa The hotel offers private meeting rooms mount or put up put up a good fight offer resistance agree freely She volunteered to drive the old lady home I offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of it present as an act of worship offer prayers to the gods something offered (as a proposal or bid) noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds the verbal act of offering a generous offer of assistance