Offering

n. kind, hopeful professional

What it means

Something useful, meaningful, or valuable made available to others.

Reach for it when naming a gift, service, proposal, or product from the recipient's view

The library's newest offering is a weekly repair workshop.

Words to choose between 6

By register, from playful at the top to literary at the bottom. Tap a word to see when it fits.
playful
everyday
warm
professional
formal
  • playful

    present

    Fits when a tangible item is given for celebration

    Careful Present cannot cover programs or proposals.

  • everyday

    service

    Fits when organized help is provided

    Careful Service is too narrow for an idea or artwork.

  • warm

    gift

    Fits when the thing is freely given with meaning

    Careful Gift does not fit a paid service.

  • professional

    contribution

    Fits when one part adds value to shared work

    Careful Contribution emphasizes participation rather than recipient choice.

  • professional

    selection

    Fits when a range of items is presented

    Careful Selection suggests several choices, unlike a singular offering.

  • formal

    proposal

    Fits when an idea awaits consideration

    Careful Proposal is not yet a delivered service.

Opposites 3

  • withdrawal
  • refusal
  • withholding

Common phrases 3

  • new offering

    The museum's new offering pairs a walk with an audio map.

  • peace offering

    Fresh bread became a peace offering after the noisy dispute.

  • course offering

    Each course offering includes a free introductory session.

Word family 1

Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated