offering
Americannoun
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something offered in worship or devotion, as to a deity; an oblation or sacrifice.
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a contribution given to or through the church for a particular purpose, as at a religious service.
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anything offered as a gift.
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something presented for inspection or sale.
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a sale.
our spring offering of furniture.
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the act of one who offers.
noun
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something that is offered
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a contribution to the funds of a religious organization
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a sacrifice, as of an animal, to a deity
Etymology
Origin of offering
First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English offrung; equivalent to offer + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Two local officials resigned after offering to buy 51% of the resort for $127.5 million on behalf of investors, prompting investigations by both town councils.
Burnham, who has been viewed as a potential leadership rival to Sir Keir, said: "What I was offering the party, I think, was an alternative path to the one that the party is now on."
From BBC
Mediated talks between the US and Iran were due to continue next week, with mediator Oman claiming on Friday a breakthrough was within reach with Iran offering no stockpiling of nuclear material.
From BBC
Most of “The Women” is devoted to works made between 1951 and 1966, offering a compendium of wide-ranging approaches and occasional surprises.
In 2021, the company filed for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, but it has faced financial challenges.
From Los Angeles Times
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