OFFERS Synonyms: 153 Similar and Opposite Words

offers 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of offer

as in gives

to put before another for acceptance or consideration I offered my boss an alternative to the original plan, which would have required me to work overtime

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as in suggests

to set before the mind for consideration offered the idea of a vacation at a beach resort in the Caribbean

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as in presents

to bring before the public in performance or exhibition a summer theater offering a full schedule of musicals to the vacationing public

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as in sacrifices

to give up as an offering to a god when fruits, flowers, or crops are offered, the offering is known as a bloodless sacrifice

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offers

2 of 2

noun

plural of offer

as in tries

an effort to do or accomplish something made the usual halfhearted offer to grab the check before his dinner companion could

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as in proposals

something which is presented for consideration a job offer that I couldn't refuse

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Recent Examples of offers

Verb

Pitaya has a fascinating growing process, and the tour offers a closer look at the varieties, plants, and flowers behind the fruit. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026 Rocket Mortgage, for example, offers a 3-2-1 buydown that can be funded by the seller. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026 Thermal energy storage offers a way to separate heat production from electricity generation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 Alaska Airlines also offers two flights daily, a morning and later afternoon flight. — Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Alaska Airlines even offers a complimentary wine tasting with your boarding pass at participating Idaho wineries, the airline said. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026 The beer garden sits within feet of Lighthouse Beach and offers Lake Michigan views. — Pam Defiglio, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 Mountain Townhome, Jackson Hole You (and nine of your friends and family members) will be situated right at the Snow King Mountain, with offers panoramic views from nearly everywhere in this spacious townhouse. — Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 For airlines, the larger plane offers a way to carry more passengers on a single flight, potentially lowering costs per seat. — Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Noun

These can include people classified as affluent, price-sensitive or likely to respond to certain financial offers. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The Substack team fends off acquisition offers from Jack Dorsey’s Twitter and Musk’s X, choosing to prioritize their independence. — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 His scholarship offers were from small-school FCS programs such as Tennessee Martin, Austin Peay and North Alabama. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 Through this new partnership, Visa will create opportunities for clients and cardholders to access exclusive Derby Weekend offers, experiences and purchase options. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The Maryland and New Jersey laws focus on groceries, with exceptions for certain loyalty discounts and other promotional offers. — Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 The United States upheld the underlying security and economic order that made these offers possible. — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 But for those who understand the unique driving experience that a 911 offers, the alternatives quickly start to feel like compromises rather than upgrades. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 The most impressive and compelling feature that the Japanese Microwave offers is definitely the sensor tech that can automatically gauge how long your food needs to be reheated. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers

Verb

The collagen-rich mixture gives the noodles their slippery texture, which Orlando complements with smoked chili, sunflower-seed miso, and fermented chili cream.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
BetMGM is offering new users a promo code of FOXNEWS, which gives them up to $1,500 in bonuses if their first bet loses.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of gives

Verb

Silverstein also suggests renting costumes by looking through websites like Facebook Marketplace, Depop and Poshmark.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
New consumer research suggests the shift is more deliberate, and more compatible with luxury growth, than early coverage implied.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggests

Verb

Getting bespoke medicines into routine care presents another challenge.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Its narration presents pregnancy as a societal ideal, while noting that a live birth depends on a monthslong chain of events going just right.

— Katherine Pukinskis, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of presents

Verb

The film follows Jiwa, a father who sacrifices everything in a fight to save Juna, his son, who has blood cancer.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Sieler’s an old-school warrior, a blue-collar player who often sacrifices himself for others, and personifies everything a team should want their players to be about.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of sacrifices

Noun

Edwards had 18 in that burst, while Miami missed on 11 of 12 3-point tries.

— CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Three plays and 4 yards later, Ryland nailed his sixth field goal of the game in six tries, handing the Rams their first loss since 2014 when not allowing a touchdown.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of tries

Noun

But considering the age of the position-player core, the scrutiny owner Mark Walter is under, and MLB owners’ insistence on a salary cap in their early collective bargaining agreement proposals, was the Dodgers’ dynasty over?

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Lobbying forms don’t say whether companies are arguing for or against the proposals discussed in meetings.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of proposals

Verb

The Chinese team proposes embedding the radar antenna, control components and associated equipment inside the aircraft’s wing.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Much has been made about Amendment 3, the statewide ballot initiative that proposes tripling the homestead exemption for primary residences in the first year.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of proposes

Verb

After a quiet day otherwise, Riley exploded for 33- and 72-yard rushing touchdowns to finish as the game’s leading rusher with 128 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Snoring can be a signal of undiagnosed sleep apnea, which carries cardiovascular risk.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

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