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Quick definitions (offer)
noun: something offered (as a proposal or bid) (Example: "Noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds")
noun: the verbal act of offering (Example: "A generous offer of assistance")
noun: a usually brief attempt
verb: produce or introduce on the stage (Example: "The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear' this month")
verb: make available or accessible, provide or furnish (Example: "The conference center offers a health spa")
verb: present for acceptance or rejection (Example: "She offered us all a cold drink")
verb: make available for sale (Example: "The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week")
verb: offer verbally (Example: "He offered his sympathy")
verb: propose a payment (Example: "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting")
verb: present as an act of worship (Example: "Offer prayers to the gods")
verb: put forward for consideration (Example: "He offered his opinion")
verb: threaten to do something (Example: "I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal")
verb: make available; provide (Example: "The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages")
verb: agree freely (Example: "I offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of it")
verb: mount or put up (Example: "Offer resistance")
verb: ask (someone) to marry you
Quick definitions (benefit)
noun: something that aids or promotes well-being
noun: a performance to raise money for a charitable cause
noun: financial assistance in time of need
verb: be beneficial for
verb: derive a benefit from