■ verb
1》 present (something) for (someone) to accept or reject.
2》 express readiness to do something for or on behalf of someone.
3》 provide (access or an opportunity).
4》 (often ~ something up ) present (a prayer or sacrifice) to a deity.
5》 ( ~ something up ) position something to assess its appearance or fit.
■ noun
1》 an expression of readiness to do or give something.
2》 an amount of money that someone is willing to pay for something.
3》 a specially reduced price.
4》 a proposal of marriage.
Phrases
on ~
1》 available.
2》 for sale at a reduced price.
Derivatives
~er (or ~or ) noun
Origin
OE offrian 'sacrifice to a deity', of Gmc origin, from L. ~re 'bestow, present', reinforced by Fr. offrir .