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Offered An act of generosity in which something is given to someone without expecting anything in return. ■ John offered his friend a ride home from work, even though it was out of his way. But when John arrived at his friend's house, he found out that his friend had already arranged for a ride with Uber.
offerings Noun: A collection of goods or services, often given willingly or in exchange for something else. ■ "I brought a basket full of offerings to the potluck," said Jane. "I hope everyone likes my famous meatloaf.", Verb: To give or make available something for someone else to use or enjoy. ■ "The barber offered to shave me for free," said John. "But I declined, I prefer a good buzzcut myself.", Adjective: Something that is given or made available willingly. ■ "The offering plate was filled with delicious cookies and fruit," said Sarah. "I couldn't resist taking a bite of everything.", Noun: A sacrifice or offering made to a deity. ■ "The priest offered the incense to the gods, hoping to appease their wrath," said David. "But I think they're still mad at us for eating all the sacred cows."
Amends A way to make up for a wrong done or a mistake made. ■ "I apologized profusely for my mistake and offered amends in the form of a gift card."
boon A gift, favor or benefit bestowed upon someone. ■ When I accidentally knocked over the vase at my friend's house, they offered to replace it as a boon for my clumsiness.
bribery The act of giving or receiving something of value in exchange for a favor or advantage. ■ John offered to pay the judge $10,000 to get out of a speeding ticket. That's just the definition of bribery.
Incentives A fun and exciting way to motivate people to do something. ■ The boss offered a trip to Hawaii as an incentive for the team to meet their sales goals. Unfortunately, none of them could swim.
inducement Something that is designed to make you do something, like a discount on a purchase. ■ The store offered an inducement of 10% off for customers who purchased more than $50.
inspected To examine something thoroughly, often with a critical eye. ■ "I inspected the menu and realized that their prices were way too high for what they offered," said John.
Offer An attempt to persuade someone to do something, usually by making a proposal. ■ "I offered to cook dinner for my family tonight, but they declined and decided to order takeout instead."
prized Something that is highly valued and cherished, often for sentimental reasons. ■ "My grandma's antique rocking chair was her most prized possession and she refused to sell it even when offered a fortune."
shrine A small, usually rectangular building with an altar or statue inside, devoted to a particular religious deity or ancestor. ■ "I visited the shrine of St. John and offered a prayer at his altar. It was a shrine-y experience!"
Takers A person who takes everything that's offered to them, without any regard for others or the consequences. ■ "I can't stand takers - they always take my last slice of pizza!"
tow A long, narrow rope used for pulling heavy objects or towing a boat. ■ When I saw my friend struggling to pull his car out of the ditch, I offered to help him by using my trusty tow rope.
Ally A person or thing that is an ally in battle or war., A person who helps another person or group in achieving their goals. ■ "I was thrilled when my new ally, the talking cat, offered to help me defeat the evil dragon.", "Having an ally like the trusty sword by your side makes all the difference in a tough battle.", "My business partner and I make a great team - we're each other's allies in this cutthroat world of entrepreneurship."
amicable The quality of being friendly and kind to others. It is often used in reference to someone who is approachable, easygoing, and always willing to help out. ■ When I met my new neighbor, I was immediately struck by how amicable they were. They introduced themselves with a warm smile and offered me some freshly baked cookies.
Apologise To express regret or remorse for a wrongdoing, often accompanied by an offering of restitution or forgiveness. ■ After accidentally spilling red wine on his shirt, John quickly apologised and offered to buy his date a new one. However, she didn't seem too upset and just laughed it off.
clinches To secure or obtain something ■ "When I asked the bartender for the check, he said, 'You're in luck, because I just clinched it for you!' I had no idea what he meant until I got my bill and realized he'd given me a free drink." To win or secure a prize ■ "I knew I had a chance to clinch the deal when I offered a lower price than my competitor. They were surprised but agreed to give me the contract!"
compassionate Adjective used to describe someone who feels a great deal of sympathy and sorrow for another person's misfortune, and is willing to take action to help alleviate their suffering. ■ "Despite being a ruthless businessman, Mr. Smith was surprisingly compassionate when he found out that one of his employees was struggling with a serious illness. He immediately offered to pay for all their medical bills and even took them on as a personal project to keep them engaged at work."
Discounting The act of giving something a lower price in order to sell it, typically by overestimating its value. ■ When the store offered a discount on all items marked "final sale," Sarah knew she was getting ripped off. She should have been paying full price for that ugly sweater!
experiment A humorous attempt to test a hypothesis or theory, often involving unconventional methods. ■ "I conducted an experiment to see if people would prefer chocolate over broccoli. I dipped some broccoli in melted chocolate and offered it to my friends. To my surprise, they all took a bite of the chocolate-covered broccoli! It's safe to say that this was one successful experiment."
hostess A woman who entertains guests in her home, often serving them food and drink. ■ "The hostess welcomed the guests with open arms and a big smile on her face. She then led them to their seats and offered them drinks before starting the meal."
Pitied To feel a deep and genuine sense of sympathy and compassion for someone who is suffering, misfortunate or in need. ■ After hearing about his neighbor's lost dog, John pitied the poor creature and offered to help search for it.
Proof A piece of evidence that proves something to be true. ■ When presented with a mountain of evidence, the defendant finally admitted defeat and offered a "proof" that they had been framed., ■ "Proof" that wearing socks makes you smarter. (Sarcastic)
rebate A sum of money or goods returned to a buyer by the seller as a refund or incentive for making a purchase. ■ When the customer complained about the defective product, the store offered them a 20% rebate on their next purchase. <br></?>Funny usage example: "I told the company that I was leaving for a cheaper alternative and they sent me a huge rebate check as a thank you."
Referrals A type of marketing strategy where one business rewards its existing customers for bringing in new customers through word-of-mouth advertising. ■ John's pizza place offered a referral program where if someone brought in five new customers, they would get a free pizza. John was so excited about the referrals that he started sending out flyers and email invitations to all of his customers, begging them to bring in new business.
reparations The act of making amends for past wrongdoing by offering something of value, such as money or goods. ■ When the government realized that they had stolen all of the country's bananas, they offered to make reparations by giving each citizen a free banana every day for the next year.
Samaritan A person who offers to help someone in need, often by giving them advice or assistance. ■ After hearing her friend's problems, the Samaritan quickly offered a solution that turned out to be the best course of action. ■ "I'm not really a Samaritan, but I'll still give you some advice if you need it."
sliced A past tense of "slice," meaning to cut into thin pieces. ■ I sliced the pizza and handed it to my friends. They were so impressed with my cutting skills that they offered me a job as a professional pizzaiolo!
stewardesses A group of flight attendants who are always ready to make sure their passengers' needs are met, even if it means sacrificing their own comfort. ■ "The stewardesses were so attentive that they even offered to give one passenger an extra pillow and a blanket! It's no wonder they always get great reviews."
yields noun: a plant that produces fruit or nuts, or a tree that bears fruit ■The apple tree in the backyard yields delicious apples every year., verb: to give up (something) voluntarily or as a result of pressure, especially in order to avoid conflict or harm ■When she realized that her coworker had taken the last piece of candy, Jane reluctantly yielded and offered to share her own stash.