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Antonyms for offering


Grammar : Noun
Spell : aw-fer-ing, of-er-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɔ fər ɪŋ, ˈɒf ər-



Definition of offering

Origin :
  • late Old English offrung "the presenting of something to a deity; a thing so presented," verbal noun from offrian (see offer (v.)). Of presentations to a person from mid-15c.; to the public from 1834.
  • noun donation
Example sentences :
  • I found him crowned with garlands; for he had been offering sacrifices in the hall.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • He also seized the opportunity of offering him a libretto for a new oratorio.
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • She thought she would love the new home they were offering her.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • Then my guide surprised me a second time by offering to teach me to use the zabatana.
  • Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
  • Captain Kyd wished me to go on an indigo plantation, offering me high wages.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • Josie was offering him a dime; he accepted it without question.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Reaching it, he paused, offering the hand of genial fellowship.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • He swung around, offering his earphones to Dr. Shalt, who grabbed for them hurriedly.
  • Extract from : « The Second Voice » by Mann Rubin
  • The authorities might have been offering him an insult instead of a good post.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • The Marchesino was offering his arm to conduct Vere to the launch.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

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