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offering

of·fe·ring

UK/ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ US/ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/ common

noun

1.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

  • “noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds”
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2.

money contributed to a religious organization

3.

the verbal act of offering

  • “a generous offer of assistance”
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4.

the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity

  • “oblations for aid to the poor”
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Origin

From offer + -ing. Displaced native Old English hūsl.

Phrases

  • burnt offering
  • guilt offering
  • heave offering
  • initial coin offering
  • initial public offering
  • love offering
  • meat offering
  • offering formula

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