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
- 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
Synonyms for offering
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