A1 verb ニュートラル #151 よく出る

offer

/ˈɒf.ər/

To present something to someone so that they can choose to accept it or refuse it. It can involve giving a physical object, providing help, or suggesting a price or idea.

例文

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1

Can I offer you a glass of water?

Can I offer you a glass of water?

2

The university will offer a scholarship to the best student.

The university will offer a scholarship to the best student.

3

I can offer to help you with your bags.

I can offer to help you with your bags.

語族

名詞
offer
Verb
offer
形容詞
offered
関連
offering
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'O' in 'Offer' as an open hand held out to give something to a friend.

クイックテスト

Did the boss ____ you the new job yesterday?

正解!

正解は: offer

例文

1

Can I offer you a glass of water?

everyday

Can I offer you a glass of water?

2

The university will offer a scholarship to the best student.

formal

The university will offer a scholarship to the best student.

3

I can offer to help you with your bags.

informal

I can offer to help you with your bags.

4

This research offers a new perspective on climate change.

academic

This research offers a new perspective on climate change.

5

The company decided to offer him the manager position.

business

The company decided to offer him the manager position.

語族

名詞
offer
Verb
offer
形容詞
offered
関連
offering

よく使う組み合わせ

offer help offer help
offer a job offer a job
offer a discount offer a discount
offer an apology offer an apology
offer advice offer advice

よく使うフレーズ

special offer

special offer

make an offer

make an offer

on offer

on offer

よく混同される語

offer vs provide

To provide means to make something available; to offer emphasizes the act of asking if the other person wants it.

offer vs give

To give is the direct act of transferring; to offer is the step before giving, where the recipient can still say no.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word 'offer' can be followed by a noun (offer a drink) or an infinitive with 'to' (offer to help). It is commonly used in both social and professional situations.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'offer for' when they mean 'offer to'. Use 'offer to [do something]' for actions.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'O' in 'Offer' as an open hand held out to give something to a friend.

📖

語源

From the Latin word 'offerre', which means 'to bring before' or 'to present'.

文法パターン

offer + someone + something offer + to-infinitive offer + something + to someone
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking cultures, it is polite to offer guests a drink or snack as soon as they arrive at your home.

クイックテスト

Did the boss ____ you the new job yesterday?

正解!

正解は: offer

関連単語

appreciation

C2

A full understanding of a situation or the quality of something, often involving sensitive awareness or aesthetic judgment. It also refers to a formal expression of gratitude or a literal increase in the value of an asset over time.

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

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