Find the synonyms or antonyms of a word



Synonyms for offerings


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

Top 10 synonyms for offerings Other synonyms for the word offerings

Définition of offerings

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 :
  • But what a terrible business did the removal of the offerings from the Grotto prove!
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • The offerings for crossing the frontier were propitious, and he pushed on to Tegea.
  • Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon
  • On that day the offerings will be most numerous, the crowd densest.
  • Extract from : « The Soul of a People » by H. Fielding
  • Each donor knelt there upon the road with his or her offerings in a tray in front.
  • Extract from : « The Soul of a People » by H. Fielding
  • The spirits of the dead are appeased by medicine songs and offerings.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 105, July 1866 » by Various
  • The presentation of offerings was a grave and solemn affair.
  • Extract from : « Byeways in Palestine » by James Finn
  • They venerate the sun as Dharam Deota, but no offerings are made to him.
  • Extract from : « The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India » by R. V. Russell
  • It was to Clarence alone that she admitted the significance and purport of these offerings.
  • Extract from : « A Waif of the Plains » by Bret Harte
  • It recognises only offerings of flowers, fruits, and the like.
  • Extract from : « Hindu Gods And Heroes » by Lionel D. Barnett
  • Men were killed for all possible reasons, but never as offerings.
  • Extract from : « Impressions of South Africa » by James Bryce

Antonyms for offerings

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019