əʊˈbleɪʃən oʊˈbleɪʃən ˈɔfəɹɪŋ ˈɒfəɹɪŋ ˈɑfəɹɪŋ the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity oblations for aid to the poor 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 money contributed to a religious organization; item or items contributed to a religious organization for religious purposes