English noun: offering |
1. | offering (communication) something offered (as a proposal or bid) |
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| Samples | Noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds.
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| Synonyms | offer |
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| Broader (hypernym) | content, message, subject matter, substance |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | bid, contract offer, counteroffer, marriage offer, marriage proposal, olive branch, peace offering, proposal, proposal of marriage, proposition, prospectus, reward, rights issue, rights offering, special, tender, tender offer, twofer |
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2. | offering (possession) money contributed to a religious organization |
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| Broader (hypernym) | contribution, donation |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | hearth money, offertory, Peter's pence, thank offering, tithe |
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3. | offering (communication) the verbal act of offering |
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| Samples | A generous offer of assistance.
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| Synonyms | offer |
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| Broader (hypernym) | speech act |
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4. | offering (act) the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity |
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| Samples | Oblations for aid to the poor.
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| Synonyms | oblation |
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| Broader (hypernym) | gift, giving |
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