offering — English Dictionary

Noun

1. gerund of offer The act by which something is offered.

2. gerund of offer That which has been offered; a sacrifice.

   Examples

   votive offerings

   These are the bookstores' latest offerings.

3. gerund of offer An oblation or presentation made as a religious act.

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   In many ways an ancient well-established situation is in Place: a dead military hero has reappeared as a ghost bringing trouble and even death to the officials who come to administer the Hsiang-chou prefecture at An-yang; they build a temple in his honour and make him regular offerings of bloody food; he then protects and supports the administrators who are responsible.

4. gerund of offer A contribution given at a religious service.

5. gerund of offer Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered, such as for sale

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   In recent seasons fetishwear has found its way onto the catwalk, with vinyl, PVC and lycra featuring among the most unlikely designer offerings.

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   Ithaca is also a vibrant college town — home to Cornell University and Ithaca College — with more cultural offerings than its size would suggest, thanks in large part to the people those institutions attract.

Noun

1. something offered (as a proposal or bid)

   Synonyms

   offer

   Broader terms

   messagecontentsubject mattersubstance

   Examples

   noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds

2. money contributed to a religious organization; item or items contributed to a religious organization for religious purposes

   Broader terms

   contributiondonation

3. the verbal act of offering

   Synonyms

   offer

   Broader terms

   speech act

   Examples

   a generous offer of assistance

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

   Synonyms

   oblation

   Broader terms

   givinggift

   Examples

   oblations for aid to the poor