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(noun) whirl, crack, pass, fling, go
a usually brief attempt
he took a crack at it; I gave it a whirl
(noun) offering
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds
(noun) offering
the verbal act of offering
a generous offer of assistance
(verb) propose, pop the question, declare oneself
ask (someone) to marry you
he popped the question on Sunday night; she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months; The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman
(verb) proffer
present for acceptance or rejection
She offered us all a cold drink
(verb) extend
offer verbally
extend my greetings; He offered his sympathy
(verb) extend
make available; provide
extend a loan; The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages
propose a payment
The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting
mount or put up
put up a good fight; offer resistance
(verb) volunteer
agree freely
She volunteered to drive the old lady home; I offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of it
(verb) offer up
present as an act of worship
offer prayers to the gods