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of·fer

O0038200 (ô′fər, ŏf′ər)v. of·fered, of·fer·ing, of·fers v.tr.1. a. To present for acceptance or rejection; proffer: offered me a drink.b. To put forward for consideration; propose: offer an opinion.c. To present in order to meet a need or satisfy a requirement: offered new statistics in order to facilitate the decision-making process.d. To present as an act of worship: offer a prayer.e. To propose as payment; bid: offered only half what I was asking for the car.2. a. To make available; afford: The situation offers us the opportunity to learn more.b. To present for sale: Those boots are being offered at half price.c. To provide; furnish: a hotel that offers conference facilities.3. To exhibit readiness or desire (to do something); volunteer: offered to carry the packages.4. To engage in; put up: partisans who offered strong resistance to the invaders.5. To threaten: offered to leave without them if they didn't hurry.6. To produce or introduce on the stage: The repertory group is offering two new plays this season.v.intr.1. To present an offering in worship or devotion.2. To make an offer or proposal, especially of marriage.3. To present itself: "This plan was dropped, because of its risk, and because a better offered" (T.E. Lawrence).4. Baseball To swing at a pitch. Used of a batter.n.1. The act of offering: an offer of assistance.2. Something, such as a suggestion, proposal, bid, or recommendation, that is offered: Did you accept his offer for the car?3. Law A proposal that if accepted constitutes a legally binding contract.4. The condition of being offered, especially for sale: thousands of bushels of wheat on offer.
[Middle English offren, from Old English offrian, to present in worship, and from Old French offrir, to propose, present, both from Latin offerre, to present, offer : ob-, to; see ob- + ferre, to bring; see bher- in Indo-European roots.]
of′fer·er, of′fer·or n.

offer

(ˈɒfə) vb1. to present or proffer (something, someone, oneself, etc) for acceptance or rejection2. (tr) to present as part of a requirement: she offered English as a second subject. 3. (tr) to provide or make accessible: this stream offers the best fishing. 4. (intr) to present itself: if an opportunity should offer. 5. (tr) to show or express willingness or the intention (to do something)6. (tr) to put forward (a proposal, opinion, etc) for consideration7. (Commerce) (tr) to present for sale8. (Commerce) (tr) to propose as payment; bid or tender9. (Ecclesiastical Terms) (when: tr, often foll by up) to present (a prayer, sacrifice, etc) as or during an act of worship10. (tr) to show readiness for: to offer battle. 11. (intr) archaic to make a proposal of marriage12. (Mechanical Engineering) (tr; sometimes foll by up or to) engineering to bring (a mechanical piece) near to or in contact with another, and often to proceed to fit the pieces togethern13. something, such as a proposal or bid, that is offered14. the act of offering or the condition of being offered15. (Law) contract law a proposal made by one person that will create a binding contract if accepted unconditionally by the person to whom it is made. See also acceptance16. a proposal of marriage17. (Stock Exchange) short for offer price18. (Commerce) on offer for sale at a reduced price[Old English, from Latin offerre to present, from ob- to + ferre to bring] ˈofferer, ˈofferor n

Offer

(ˈɒfə) (formerly, in Britain) n acronym for (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Office of Electricity Regulation: merged with Ofgas in 1999 to form Ofgem

of•fer

(ˈɔ fər, ˈɒf ər)
v.t. 1. to present for acceptance or rejection: to offer a drink. 2. to propose or put forward for consideration: to offer a suggestion. 3. to show willingness (to do something): I offered to go first. 4. to give, make, or promise: She offered no response. 5. to present solemnly as an act of worship. 6. to present for sale. 7. to tender or bid as a price. 8. to attempt or threaten to do, engage in, or inflict: to offer battle. 9. to put forth; exert: to offer resistance. 10. to render (homage, thanks, etc.). 11. to present or volunteer (oneself) as a spouse. v.i. 12. to present itself; occur. 13. to make a proposal or suggestion. n. 14. an act or instance of offering. 15. a proposal or bid to give or pay something. 16. a proposal of marriage. [before 900; Middle English offren, Old English offrian to present in worship < Latin offerre=of- of- + ferre to bring, bear1] of′fer•er, of′fer•or, n.

offer

  • bid - Derives from Old English beodan, "to offer or command."
  • carrot-and-stick - Refers to an offer of reward countered by the threat of punishment.
  • blind fold - Worn by the Greek statue for justice so she cannot see the bribes being offered to her, hence, blind justice.
  • cast pearls before swine - To offer something valuable to someone who does not appreciate it.

offer

– give">give – invite">invite1. 'offer'

If you offer something to someone, you ask them if they would like to have it or use it.

He offered me a chocolate. I shook my head.2. 'give'

If you put something in someone's hand expecting them to take it, and they do take it, don't say that you 'offer' it to them. You say that you give it to them.

She gave Minnie the keys.He gave me a red jewellery box.3. 'offer to'

If you offer to do something, you say that you are willing to do it.

He offered to take her home in a taxi.I offered to answer any questions.4. 'invite'

If someone asks you to do something that they think you will want to do, don't say that they 'offer' you to do it. You say that they invite you to do it.

I was invited to attend future meetings.She invited me to come for dinner.

offer


Past participle: offered
Gerund: offering
Imperative
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Present
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Preterite
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Present Continuous
I am offering
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Present Perfect
I have offered
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Past Continuous
I was offering
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Past Perfect
I had offered
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Future
I will offer
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Future Perfect
I will have offered
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Future Continuous
I will be offering
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Present Perfect Continuous
I have been offering
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Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been offering
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Past Perfect Continuous
I had been offering
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Conditional
I would offer
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Past Conditional
I would have offered
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Thesaurus
Noun1.offer - the verbal act of offeringoffer - the verbal act of offering; "a generous offer of assistance"offeringspeech act - the use of language to perform some act
2.offer - something offered (as a proposal or bid)offer - something offered (as a proposal or bid); "noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds"offeringsubject matter, content, message, substance - what a communication that is about something is aboutcontract offer - offer by an employer to contract to pay an employee at a given ratemarriage offer, marriage proposal, proposal of marriage, proposal - an offer of marriageproposition - an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors)counteroffer - an offer made by someone who has rejected a prior offerbid, tender - a formal proposal to buy at a specified priceprospectus - a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise; "a prospectus should contain the facts that an investor needs to make an informed decision"tender offer - an offer to buy shares in a corporation (usually above the market price) for cash or securities or bothreward - the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost propertyrights issue, rights offering - an offering of common stock to existing shareholders who hold subscription rights or pre-emptive rights that entitle them to buy newly issued shares at a discount from the price at which they will be offered to the public later; "the investment banker who handles a rights offering usually agrees to buy any shares not bought by shareholders"special - a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising; "they are having a special on pork chops"olive branch, peace offering - something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peacetwofer - an offer of two for the price of one
3.offer - a usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl"fling, go, whirl, crack, passattempt, effort, try, endeavor, endeavour - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
Verb1.offer - make available or accessible, provide or furnish; "The conference center offers a health spa"; "The hotel offers private meeting rooms"accost, solicit, hook - approach with an offer of sexual favors; "he was solicited by a prostitute"; "The young man was caught soliciting in the park"furnish, provide, supply, render - give something useful or necessary to; "We provided the room with an electrical heater"
2.offer - present for acceptance or rejection; "She offered us all a cold drink"proffergive - proffer (a body part); "She gave her hand to her little sister"give - transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; "I gave her my money"; "can you give me lessons?"; "She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care"tender - make a tender of; in legal settlements
3.offer - 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"volunteeract, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action); "think before you act"; "We must move quickly"; "The governor should act on the new energy bill"; "The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel"
4.offer - put forward for consideration; "He offered his opinion"propose, project - present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.; "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"; "She proposed a new theory of relativity"
5.offer - offer verbally; "extend my greetings"; "He offered his sympathy"extendpay, give - convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow; "Don't pay him any mind"; "give the orders"; "Give him my best regards"; "pay attention"extend, offer - make available; provide; "extend a loan"; "The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages"
6.offer - make available for sale; "The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week"put up - make available for sale at an auction; "The dealer put up three of his most valuable paintings for auction"market - engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of; "The company is marketing its new line of beauty products"
7.offer - propose a paymentoffer - propose a payment; "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"bid, tenderauction sale, vendue, auction - the public sale of something to the highest bidderby-bid - bid on behalf of someone elsesubscribe - offer to buy, as of stocks and shares; "The broker subscribed 500 shares"overbid - bid more than the object is worthunderbid - bid too lowoutbid - bid higher than othersunderbid - bid lower than a competing bidder
8.offer - produce or introduce on the stage; "The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear' this month"bring on, bring out, produce - bring onto the market or release; "produce a movie"; "bring out a book"; "produce a new play"
9.offer - present as an act of worship; "offer prayers to the gods"offer upsacrifice - make a sacrifice of; in religious ritualsworship - attend religious services; "They worship in the traditional manner"
10.offer - mount or put up; "put up a good fight"; "offer resistance"put up, providewage, engage - carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns); "Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe"
11.offer - make available; provide; "extend a loan"; "The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages"extendoffer, extend - offer verbally; "extend my greetings"; "He offered his sympathy"furnish, provide, supply, render - give something useful or necessary to; "We provided the room with an electrical heater"
12.offer - 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"declare oneself, pop the question, proposerequest - ask (a person) to do something; "She asked him to be here at noon"; "I requested that she type the entire manuscript"
13.offer - threaten to do something; "I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal"threaten - to utter intentions of injury or punishment against:"He threatened me when I tried to call the police"

offer

verb1. present with, give, hand, hold out to Rhys offered him an apple.2. provide, present, furnish, make available, afford, place at (someone's) disposal Western governments have offered aid.
provide refuse, withdraw, withhold, take back, revoke, retract3. volunteer, come forward, offer your services, be at (someone's) service Peter offered to help us.4. propose, suggest, advance, extend, submit, put forward, put forth They offered no suggestion as to how it might be done.5. give, show, bring, provide, render, impart His mother and sister rallied round offering comfort.6. sacrifice, give up, offer up He will offer the first harvest of rice to the sun goddess.7. put up for sale, sell, put on the market, market, put under the hammer The house is being offered at 1.5 million pounds.8. bid, submit, propose, extend, tender, proffer He offered a fair price for the land.noun1. proposal, suggestion, proposition, submission, attempt at, endeavour, overture He has refused all offers of help.2. bargain, deal, discount, steal (informal), reduction, good deal, good buy, snip (informal), giveaway, (cheap) purchase Today's special offer gives you a choice of three destinations.3. bid, tender, bidding price We've made an offer for the house.on offer available, for sale, on the market, to be had, purchasable country cottages on offer at bargain pricesQuotations
"He's a businessman ... I'll make him an offer he can't refuse" [Mario Puzo The Godfather]

offer

verb1. To put before another for acceptance:extend, present, proffer, tender, volunteer.Idioms: come forward with, lay at someone's feet, lay before.2. To state, as an idea, for consideration:advance, pose, propose, propound, put forward, set forth, submit, suggest.3. To make (something) readily available:afford, extend, provide.Idiom: place at one's disposal.4. To make an offer of:bid.Informal: go.noun1. Something offered:bid, proffer, proposal, tender.2. A trying to do or make something:attempt, crack, effort, endeavor, essay, go, stab, trial, try.Informal: shot.Slang: take.Archaic: assay.
Translations
出价报价提供给给予

offer

(ˈofə) – past tense, past participle ˈoffered – verb1. to put forward (a gift, suggestion etc) for acceptance or refusal. She offered the man a cup of tea; He offered her $20 for the picture. 提供 给予，出价 2. to say that one is willing. He offered to help. (表示願意) 表示愿意做某事，自愿 noun1. an act of offering. an offer of help. 提供 提供2. an offering of money as the price of something. They made an offer of $50,000 for the house. 報價 报价ˈoffering noun1. a gift. a birthday offering. 獻禮 献礼2. money given during a religious service. a church offering. 供奉物 供奉物on offer for sale, often cheaply. That shop has chairs on offer at $20 each. 出售 出售

offer

→ 出价zhCN, 给zhCN
  • Do you offer a discount for cash? → 付现金有没有优惠？

offer


an offer (one) can't refuse

An offer in which the repercussions for refusing would be so great that to do so would be either be dangerous or ill-advised. It often implies the "offer" is a threat, but this is not always the case. The phrase was coined by Mario Puzo in his 1969 novel The Godfather, and popularized by the 1972 Francis Ford Coppola film adaptation of the same name. If he's not willing to agree to the contract, I might have to bring a few men over and make him an offer he can't refuse. The buyout deal was worth $9 billion to the company, so, really, it was an offer we couldn't refuse.See also: offer, refuse

offer affordance(s)

To provide the means for something to happen or take place. Of course, man-made systems of organization in any field inherently offer affordances for error and exploitation, as the human element can neither be escaped nor denied. While many see the increasing amount of technology as a detriment to children's minds, one cannot underestimate how it also offers affordance to their increased capacity to learn and access information.See also: offer

offer the olive branch (to someone)

To extend an offer or gesture of peace, reconciliation, truce, etc. (to someone), so as to end a disagreement or dispute. (Can also be formulated as "offer someone the olive branch.") The conservatives in Congress seem to be offering the olive branch to Democrats on the issue of raising the debt ceiling. If you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to offer the olive branch. I was still hurt by the way my parents had lied to me, but I decided to offer them the olive branch at Christmas.See also: branch, offer, olive

offer an olive branch (to someone)

To extend an offer or gesture of peace, reconciliation, truce, etc. (to someone), so as to end a disagreement or dispute. (Can also be formulated as "offer someone an olive branch.") The conservatives in Congress seem to be offering an olive branch to Democrats on the issue of raising the debt ceiling. If you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to offer an olive branch. I was still hurt by the way my parents had lied to me, but I decided to offer them an olive branch at Christmas.See also: branch, offer, olive

offer (someone) (one's) condolences

To extend a semi-formal declaration or expression of sympathy to someone who has experienced a recent pain, grief, or misfortune, especially the death of a relative or loved one. Tom, I just heard about your wife's passing and wanted to offer my most sincere condolences. We're calling over after lunch to offer condolences to the family. Jane wasn't able to make it to the funeral, but she wanted to offer you her condolences nonetheless.See also: offer

give chapter and verse

To provide full, specific, and authoritative information to support some quote, question, or issue at hand. Can also be used with similar verbs such as "offer," "cite," quote," etc. It is a reference to quoting scripture. Don't try to debate Sarah about physics. She'll give chapter and verse until you realize she's right. You can't be so vague if you want to convince me. You'll have to give chapter and verse.See also: and, chapter, give, verse

hold out an olive branch (to someone)

To extend an offer or gesture of peace, reconciliation, truce, etc. (to someone), so as to end a disagreement or dispute. The conservatives in Congress seem to be holding out an olive branch to Democrats on the issue of raising the debt ceiling. If you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to hold out an olive branch.See also: branch, hold, olive, out

hold out an/the olive branch

To extend an offer or gesture of peace, reconciliation, truce, etc., so as to end a disagreement or dispute. If you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to hold out the olive branch. I was still hurt by the way my parents had lied to me, but I decided to hold out an olive branch by going home for Christmas.See also: branch, hold, olive, out

have (something) to offer

To have a trait or skill that is appealing, desirable, or helpful to others. She has a lot of experience to offer, and I wouldn't discount that when you look at all the candidates for the job.See also: have, offer

on offer

1. Available, as for purchase or acquisition. We have a wide range of craft beers on offer, including some from our own in-house microbrewery. There's a car on offer down the road for only $2,000.2. Offered at a discounted price for a certain, limited period of time. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. This weekend only, we've got a huge range of appliance and electronics on offer. I saw in the paper that the grocery store has slow cookers on offer—maybe we should go pick one up.See also: offer, on

under offer

Of a house or building, having an agreement in place for someone to buy the property. Primarily heard in UK. The famous marketplace is under offer, but the buyer wishes to remain anonymous for the time being. With more than a dozen properties under offer, we are becoming one of the most sought after industrial units in the whole of North London.See also: offer

offer (something) up (to someone or something)

To give or submit something as an offering. The fact that you're expected to offer money up alongside one's prayer and devotion makes be a bit dubious of that church. The restaurant offers up some of the best steak money can buy. We're offering up exclusive deals to our VIP members this weekend at shops across the country.See also: offer, someone, up

make an offer

To present, proffer, or propose something (to someone), especially an amount of money. A noun or pronoun can be used between "make" and "an offer" to specify the person to whom the offer is being made. We know you're being sought after by several different firms, which is why we'd like you make an offer of a $200,000-per-year salary, which is much higher than any of our competitors are going to offer. A: "How much would you want for that Ford Mustang in your driveway?" B: "I wasn't planning on selling it, but make me an offer."See also: make, offer

offer for (one) to (do something)

To suggest that one do something that would likely be beneficial or advantageous to one. I offered for her to move in with me so she wouldn't have to pay rent while she waited for her house to be repaired, but she said she wasn't ready for that just yet. Instead of letting him go outright, they offered for him to take a lower-paying position instead.See also: offer

offer (something) for (something)

To propose that something or some amount of money be given in exchange for something else. They only offered me $200 for my car! I'm offering this brand new scooter for your bike—that's a great deal for you!See also: offer

offer to

1. To suggest or propose doing something on behalf of someone or for someone's benefit. Jim offered to cook dinner because I wasn't feeling very well. She offered to speak to the boss to clear the issue up.2. To suggest or propose giving to someone as a gift, favor, payment, compensation, etc. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "offer" and "to." He offered $500 to me so that I wouldn't speak about the incident to the police or the media. I'm offering half my assets to my partner in exchange for full control over the intellectual property.See also: offer

*a helping hand

Fig. help; physical help, especially with the hands. (*Typically: get ~; need ~; give someone ~; offer ~; offer someone ~.) When you feel like you need a helping hand making dinner, just let me know.See also: hand, helping

make someone an offer

to offer someone an amount of money for something. (Usually an invitation.) Do you like it? Make me an offer.See also: make, offer

*offer one cannot refuse

Cliché a very attractive offer. (*Typically: give one ~; make ~; make one ~.) He made me an offer I could not refuse, so I sold him my car.See also: cannot, offer, one, refuse

offer something for something

to suggest a certain amount of money as a purchase price for something. I'll offer you ten bucks for that watch. They offered me very little for my car.See also: offer

offer something to someone (as something)

to propose giving something to someone as a gift, peace offering, payment, etc. They offered us a bunch of flowers as a peace offering. As an apology, I offered a gift to the hostess.See also: offer

offer something up (to someone or something)

to give something to someone or something as a mark of devotion, thanks, etc. We offered our gratitude up to the ruler. We offered up our gratitude to the queen.See also: offer, up

dangle a carrot in front of someone

or

offer someone a carrot

COMMON If you dangle a carrot in front of someone or offer them a carrot, you try to persuade them to do something by offering them a reward. The team have dangled a $17 million carrot in front of the Italian to remain in North America. He is to offer the public a new carrot by reducing petrol prices. Note: The words carrot, dangle and offer are used in other structures and expressions with a similar meaning. Tax cuts may be offered as a carrot to voters ahead of the next election. The money's dangling there like a huge carrot, and you want to grab it. Note: The image here is of someone encouraging a donkey to move forward by holding a carrot in front of it. See also: carrot, dangle, front, of, someone

hold out an olive branch

or

offer an olive branch

COMMON If you hold out an olive branch or offer an olive branch to someone, you say or do something to show that you want to end a disagreement with them. We are holding out an olive branch, inviting the landowners to talk to us. The authorities have offered an olive branch to the community. Note: You can say that someone accepts an olive branch if they accept the thing that has been said or done to end the disagreement. It would be some time before he would accept the olive branch offered to him. Note: You can use olive branch to mean an offer of peace or friendship. I think the olive branch will have to come from both sides. He invited the world to choose between the gun and the olive branch. Note: The story of the Flood in the Bible tells how Noah sent out first a raven, then a dove, to see if there was any sign of land. If they found some land, it would mean that God had forgiven man: `And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off; so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth.' (Genesis 8:11) See also: branch, hold, olive, out

hold out (or offer) an olive branch

offer a token of peace or goodwill. A branch of an olive tree is an emblem of peace. In the Bible, it was the token brought by a dove to Noah to indicate that God's anger was assuaged and that the flood had abated (Genesis 8:11).See also: branch, hold, olive, out

a ˌhelping ˈhand

help: The new charity tries to offer a helping hand to young people who have become addicted to drugs. ♢ A helping hand would be very welcome at the moment.See also: hand, helping

have something to ˈoffer

have something available that somebody wants: Barcelona has a lot to offer its visitors in the way of entertainment. ♢ He’s a young man with a great deal to offer (= who is intelligent, has many skills, etc.).See also: have, offer, something

on ˈoffer


1 that can be bought, used, etc: The following is a list of courses currently on offer. ♢ Prizes worth more than $20 000 are on offer to the winner.
2 (especially British English) on sale at a lower price than normal for a short period of time: Italian coffee is on (special) offer this week.See also: offer, on

under ˈoffer

(British English) if a house or building is under offer, somebody has agreed to buy it at a particular price: They’ve already sold two of their properties, and the third is currently under offer.See also: offer

hold out/offer an ˈolive branch (to somebody)

show that you want to make peace with somebody: After their argument, he was the first one to hold out an olive branch. OPPOSITE: throw down the gauntletThe olive branch is an ancient symbol of peace.See also: branch, hold, offer, olive, out

offer up

v. To submit something as an offering, especially in worship or devotion: At the memorial, they offered prayers up for the victims. Let's offer up free meals during the holidays.See also: offer, up

offer


offer

1. Contract law a proposal made by one person that will create a binding contract if accepted unconditionally by the person to whom it is made 2. on offer for sale at a reduced price

Offer

 

a proposal to conclude a civil law contract that contains all the essential conditions of the contract. The offer may be made to a specific person or to an indefinite number of people, for example, a public offer placing an item with a marked price in a store window. The offer may be in oral or written form and may or may not specify a time limit for the answer (acceptance).

Under Soviet law, a contract based on an oral offer without a time limit for the answer is considered concluded if the other party immediately (including by telephone) accepts the offer. If such an offer is made in written form, the contract is considered concluded when the answer accepting the offer is received during the time normally necessary for acceptance. Under the law, an acceptance on conditions different from those offered is considered both a rejection of the offer and a new offer (for example, the Civil Code of the RSFSR, art. 165). Disagreements that arise during the conclusion of contracts among state, cooperative (with the exception of kolkhozes and interkolkhoz organizations), and other public organizations are normally resolved by arbitration agencies.

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offer


Related to offer: Invitation to treat

Offer

A promise that, according to its terms, is contingent upon a particular act, forbearance, or promise given in exchange for the original promise or the performance thereof; a demonstration of the willingness of a party to enter into a bargain, made in such a way that another individual is justified in understanding that his or her assent to the bargain is invited and that such assent will conclude the bargain.

The making of an offer is the first of three steps in the traditional process of forming a valid contract: an offer, an acceptance of the offer, and an exchange of consideration. (Consideration is the act of doing something or promising to do something that a person is not legally required to do, or the forbearance or the promise to forbear from doing something that he or she has the legal right to do.)

An offer is a communication that gives the listener the power to conclude a contract. The question of whether a party in fact made an offer is a common question in a contract case. The general rule is that it must be reasonable under the circumstances for the recipient to believe that the communication is an offer. The more definite the communication, the more likely it is to constitute an offer. If an offer spells out such terms as quantity, quality, price, and time and place of delivery, a court may find that an offer was made. For example, if a merchant says to a customer, "I will sell you a dozen high-grade widgets for $100 each to be delivered to your shop on December 31",a court would likely find such a communication sufficiently definite to constitute an offer. On the other hand, a statement such as "I am thinking of selling some widgets" would probably not be labeled an offer.

The question of whether a communication constitutes an offer can be significant. An offer may bind the offerer to the terms of the offer if the recipient of the offer responds by accepting the offer and giving the offerer a partial payment. If the offerer accepts the payment, a deal has been struck, and the offerer is legally obligated to follow through on the agreement. If the offerer fails to fulfill the terms of the offer, the offeree may seek a remedy in court.

There are many notable caveats to the general rules on offers. Generally, a simple price quote is not an offer. Advertisements are considered invitations for offers, not actual offers. However, an advertisement promising to pay an award may constitute an offer because only one person, or very few persons, will have the opportunity to accept the offer.

An oral offer cannot be enforced against the offerer for agreements concerning real estate, contracts for the sale of goods priced at $500 or more, and transactions that cannot be completed within one year. Such agreements must be in writing to be enforceable. These restrictions on oral offers are derived from the Statute of Frauds, 29 Car. II, ch. 3, a law passed by the British Parliament in 1677 and designed in part to prevent false claims that an offer was tendered.

If a person rejects an offer, it is considered terminated. Likewise, if the recipient of an offer changes its terms, the original offer is terminated and a new offer is created. This new offer is called a counteroffer, and the original offerer may accept it.

In offers between merchants, a counteroffer may constitute acceptance of the original offer. Courts often hold that a contract is created when the facts show that two merchants agreed to make a sale but the recipient of the offer added terms to the agreement. In many such cases, a contract will be created as to the original offer, and the additional terms may be enforced. For example, assume that a wholesaler writes to a retailer, "Will sell 750 Grade A Fancy Pears immediately. Also have Grade A Fancy Cherries." If the retailer writes back, "Will take 750 Grade A Fancy Pears and 10 bushels of Grade A Fancy Cherries", a court may find that a contract had been created for the sale of pears and cherries.

Courts find offer and acceptance more readily in communications between merchants because merchants are more sophisticated than non-merchants in the practice of making agreements. Nevertheless, a counteroffer between merchants that adds new terms will not be enforced if the offer expressly limited acceptance to the terms of the offer, if the additional terms materially alter the intent of the parties, or if notification of rejection of the counteroffer was given to the recipient of the offer by the original offerer.

If an offer indicates that it will terminate within a certain period of time, it cannot be accepted after the time has expired. The passage of a reasonable length of time may automatically terminate an offer. The determination of a reasonable length of time depends on the circumstances surrounding the offer. For example, if a wholesaler contacts a retailer offering to sell perishable produce, the retailer cannot wait six weeks and then accept the offer. Even if an item is nonperishable, an unusually lengthy response time may terminate an offer. For example, if the usual practice in the lumber business is a response time of less than two weeks, the offerer may refuse to honor the offer if the recipient of the offer does not respond within that time period.

Some offers may be made irrevocable. An irrevocable offer is one that cannot be revoked by the offerer and terminates only upon the passage of time or rejection by the recipient. There are three types of irrevocable offers: (1) where the recipient of the offer pays the offerer for the promise to keep the offer open; (2) where the recipient of the offer partly or fully performs his or her obligations under the offer; and (3) firm offers under section 2-205 of the Uniform Commercial Code. A firm offer is an assurance by a merchant to buy or sell goods. The assurance must be in writing. No consideration is necessary to support the promise that the offer will remain open. A firm offer created under section 2-205 remains open no more than ninety days.

offer

n. a specific proposal to enter into an agreement with another. An offer is essential to the formation of an enforceable contract. An offer and acceptance of the offer creates the contract. (See: contract)

offer

an expression of willingness made to another party to form a binding legal contract. It is to be distinguished from an invitation to treat, which is merely an indication that a person is open to offers. Normally it requires an ACCEPTANCE to form a contract.

OFFER, contracts. A proposition to do a thing.
2. An offer ought to contain a right, if accepted, of compelling the fulfillment of the contract, and this right when not expressed, is always implied.
3. By virtue of his natural liberty, a man may change his will at any time, if it is not to the injury of another; he may, therefore, revoke or recall his offers, at any time before they have been accepted; and, in order to deprive him of this right, the offer must have been accepted on the terms in which it was made. 10 Ves. 438; 2 C. & P. 553.
4. Any qualification of, or departure from those terms, invalidates the offer, unless the same be agreed to by the party who made it. 4 Wheat. R. 225; 3 John. R. 534; 7 John. 470; 6 Wend. 103.
5. When the offer has been made, the party is presumed to be willing to enter into the contract for the time limited, and, if the time be not fixed by the offer, then until it be expressly revoked, or rendered nugatory by a contrary presumption. 6 Wend. 103. See 8 S. & R. 243; 1 Pick. 278; 10 Pick. 326; 12 John. 190; 9 Porter, 605; 1 Bell's Com. 326, 5th ed.; Poth. Vente, n. 32; 1 Bouv. Inst. n. 577, et seq.; and see Acceptance of contracts; Assent; Bid.

offer


Offer

Indicates a willingness to sell at a given price. Related: Bid.

Ask

The lowest price for which a seller is willing to sell some asset. When one makes a buy order, one may order a broker to buy at the ask, which is simply the best price currently available. The difference between the ask and the bid is called the bid-ask spread, which is a key measure of liquidity.

offer

See ask.

Offer.

The offer is the price at which someone who owns a security is willing to sell it. It's also known as the ask price, and is typically paired with the bid price, which is what someone who wants to buy the security is willing to pay. Together they constitute a quotation.

offer

see CONTRACT.

offer

A commitment to do some act,usually to buy or sell something,upon specified terms which, if accepted, would create an enforceable contract. The person making the offer is the offeror; the person receiving it is the offeree.Some important concepts include

• An offer may be withdrawn at any time before it is accepted, unless the offer by its terms stated it would be irrevocable for a specified period of time or other conditions.

• The mailbox rule states that if an offer is made via the mail, or if an offer does not limit acceptance to some vehicle other than the mail, then it may be accepted by mail. If so, then acceptance is effective when it is placed in the mail, not when received by the offeror. As a result, the offer may not be withdrawn once acceptance has been placed in the mail.

• The Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act provides that e-mail offers are accepted when the return e-mail has been received by the offeror, not when it is sent.

• Some states have held that fax transmissions of acceptance are effective when faxed.

• An offer that is “accepted,” but with changes in some of the terms or conditions, is a counteroffer and is not an acceptance. A counteroffer is a new offer that must be accepted or rejected. The old offer may not be resurrected at that point.

• Aproperty auctioned without reserve is an offer that may not be withdrawn. Unless specified otherwise, all auctions are presumed to be with reserve and the property may be withdrawn at any time before acceptance.

• Upon receiving an offer from a potential purchaser, an agent is obligated to transmit it to the client as soon as possible, even if the agent thinks it is a poor offer that will not be accepted. Further, an agent may not retain an offer until receipt of another, in order to present them together, unless the client has given specific instructions to act in that manner.

OFFER


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offer


Related to offer: Invitation to treat
  • all
  • verb
  • noun
  • phrase

Synonyms for offer

verb present with

Synonyms

  • present with
  • give
  • hand
  • hold out to

verb provide

Synonyms

  • provide
  • present
  • furnish
  • make available
  • afford
  • place at (someone's) disposal

Antonyms

  • refuse
  • withdraw
  • withhold
  • take back
  • revoke
  • retract

verb volunteer

Synonyms

  • volunteer
  • come forward
  • offer your services
  • be at (someone's) service

verb propose

Synonyms

  • propose
  • suggest
  • advance
  • extend
  • submit
  • put forward
  • put forth

verb give

Synonyms

  • give
  • show
  • bring
  • provide
  • render
  • impart

verb sacrifice

Synonyms

  • sacrifice
  • give up
  • offer up

verb put up for sale

Synonyms

  • put up for sale
  • sell
  • put on the market
  • market
  • put under the hammer

verb bid

Synonyms

  • bid
  • submit
  • propose
  • extend
  • tender
  • proffer

noun proposal

Synonyms

  • proposal
  • suggestion
  • proposition
  • submission
  • attempt at
  • endeavour
  • overture

noun bargain

Synonyms

  • bargain
  • deal
  • discount
  • steal
  • reduction
  • good deal
  • good buy
  • snip
  • giveaway
  • (cheap) purchase

noun bid

Synonyms

  • bid
  • tender
  • bidding price

phrase on offer

Synonyms

  • available
  • for sale
  • on the market
  • to be had
  • purchasable

Synonyms for offer

verb to put before another for acceptance

Synonyms

  • extend
  • present
  • proffer
  • tender
  • volunteer

verb to state, as an idea, for consideration

Synonyms

  • advance
  • pose
  • propose
  • propound
  • put forward
  • set forth
  • submit
  • suggest

verb to make (something) readily available

Synonyms

  • afford
  • extend
  • provide

verb to make an offer of

Synonyms

  • bid
  • go

noun something offered

Synonyms

  • bid
  • proffer
  • proposal
  • tender

noun a trying to do or make something

Synonyms

  • attempt
  • crack
  • effort
  • endeavor
  • essay
  • go
  • stab
  • trial
  • try
  • shot
  • take
  • assay

Synonyms for offer

noun the verbal act of offering

Synonyms

  • offering

Related Words

  • speech act

noun something offered (as a proposal or bid)

Synonyms

  • offering

Related Words

  • subject matter
  • content
  • message
  • substance
  • contract offer
  • marriage offer
  • marriage proposal
  • proposal of marriage
  • proposal
  • proposition
  • counteroffer
  • bid
  • tender
  • prospectus
  • tender offer
  • reward
  • rights issue
  • rights offering
  • special
  • olive branch
  • peace offering
  • twofer

noun a usually brief attempt

Synonyms

  • fling
  • go
  • whirl
  • crack
  • pass

Related Words

  • attempt
  • effort
  • try
  • endeavor
  • endeavour

verb make available or accessible, provide or furnish

Related Words

  • accost
  • solicit
  • hook
  • furnish
  • provide
  • supply
  • render

verb present for acceptance or rejection

Synonyms

  • proffer

Related Words

  • give
  • tender

verb agree freely

Synonyms

  • volunteer

Related Words

  • act
  • move

verb put forward for consideration

Related Words

  • propose
  • project

verb offer verbally

Synonyms

  • extend

Related Words

  • pay
  • give
  • extend
  • offer

verb make available for sale

Related Words

  • put up
  • market

verb propose a payment

Synonyms

  • bid
  • tender

Related Words

  • auction sale
  • vendue
  • auction
  • by-bid
  • subscribe
  • overbid
  • underbid
  • outbid

verb produce or introduce on the stage

Related Words

  • bring on
  • bring out
  • produce

verb present as an act of worship

Synonyms

  • offer up

Related Words

  • sacrifice
  • worship

verb mount or put up

Synonyms

  • put up
  • provide

Related Words

  • wage
  • engage

verb make available

Synonyms

  • extend

Related Words

  • offer
  • extend
  • furnish
  • provide
  • supply
  • render

verb ask (someone) to marry you

Synonyms

  • declare oneself
  • pop the question
  • propose

Related Words

  • request

verb threaten to do something

Related Words

  • threaten
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