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UK/["/ˈɒfərɪŋ/"]/US/["/ˈɔːfərɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Offering

something that is produced for other people to use, watch, enjoy, etc.

In simple words: A thing given for someone to accept or reject.

Offering in a sentence

  • the latest offering from the Canadian-born writer
  • The company's offerings range from the very cheap to the hideously expensive.
  • The insurance company raised $854 million in its initial public offering.
  • The latest offering from this young band is their best album yet.
  • We are expanding our offering to include smaller, less expensive prints.
  • the hot dog vendor's standard offerings of mustard, relish and ketchup
  • They made sacrificial offerings to the gods.

How to use Offering

Often used in discussions about business or charity. In formal contexts, it can refer to proposals or presentations of service/products. Avoid using in overly casual situations.

Grammar pattern

offering + object

Memory hint

Think of 'offer' + 'ing' as giving something continuously.

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Collocations with Offering

Opposites of Offering

Common mistakes with Offering

  • Confused with 'offer' as a verb instead of noun.
  • Using it only in business, not realizing it applies in personal contexts too.
  • Mispronouncing or misspelling as 'offering' instead of 'offering'.

Compare Offering with Proposal, Presentation, Gift, Contribution, Donation

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Frequently asked questions about Offering

What does Offering mean?

A thing given for someone to accept or reject.

What is the definition of Offering?

something that is produced for other people to use, watch, enjoy, etc.

How do you use Offering in a sentence?

the latest offering from the Canadian-born writer

Can you give another example of Offering?

The company's offerings range from the very cheap to the hideously expensive.

What are synonyms for Offering?

Common alternatives include proposal, presentation, gift, contribution, donation.

What is the opposite of Offering?

Opposite meanings include refusal, rejection.

What words go with Offering?

It commonly pairs with latest, new, recent, broaden, enhance, expand, include something, range from something to something, offering from, offering to, burned, sacrificial, votive, make, bring, accept, offering of, offering to.

What are common mistakes when using Offering?

Confused with 'offer' as a verb instead of noun. Using it only in business, not realizing it applies in personal contexts too. Mispronouncing or misspelling as 'offering' instead of 'offering'.

How do you pronounce Offering?

US: /["/ˈɔːfərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɒfərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Offering?

Often used in discussions about business or charity. In formal contexts, it can refer to proposals or presentations of service/products. Avoid using in overly casual situations.

What CEFR level is Offering?

"Offering" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.