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Offering

UK /["/ˈɒfərɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈɔːfərɪŋ/"]/

Definition

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

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

Synonyms

  • proposal
  • presentation
  • gift
  • contribution
  • donation

Antonyms

  • refusal
  • rejection

Common mistakes

  • 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'.