A1 verb Neutro #151 mais comum

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
offer
Verb
offer
Adjetivo
offered
Relacionado
offering
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

Did the boss ____ you the new job yesterday?

Correto!

A resposta correta é: offer

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
offer
Verb
offer
Adjetivo
offered
Relacionado
offering

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

special offer

special offer

make an offer

make an offer

on offer

on offer

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

offer + someone + something offer + to-infinitive offer + something + to someone
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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

Did the boss ____ you the new job yesterday?

Correto!

A resposta correta é: offer

Palavras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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