A1 verb Neutral #151 most common

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.

Examples

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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.

Word Family

Noun
offer
Verb
offer
Adjective
offered
Related
offering
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Memory Tip

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

Quick Quiz

Did the boss ____ you the new job yesterday?

Correct!

The correct answer is: offer

Examples

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.

Word Family

Noun
offer
Verb
offer
Adjective
offered
Related
offering

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

special offer

special offer

make an offer

make an offer

on offer

on offer

Often Confused With

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.

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Usage Notes

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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Common Mistakes

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

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Memory Tip

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

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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

offer + someone + something offer + to-infinitive offer + something + to someone
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Cultural Context

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

Quick Quiz

Did the boss ____ you the new job yesterday?

Correct!

The correct answer is: offer

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