offering — Dictionnaire anglais

Nom

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

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

   Exemples

   votive offerings

   These are the bookstores' latest offerings.

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

   Exemples

   Plus d’exemples (1)

   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

   Exemples

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

   Plus d’exemples (1)

   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.

Nom

1. something offered (as a proposal or bid)

   Synonymes

   offer

   Termes génériques

   messagecontentsubject mattersubstance

   Exemples

   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

   Termes génériques

   contributiondonation

3. the verbal act of offering

   Synonymes

   offer

   Termes génériques

   speech act

   Exemples

   a generous offer of assistance

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

   Synonymes

   oblation

   Termes génériques

   givinggift

   Exemples

   oblations for aid to the poor