Words of Positivity
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Offering

n.kind, hopefulprofessional

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.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    present

    a tangible item is given for celebration

    not when Present cannot cover programs or proposals.

  • everyday

    service

    organized help is provided

    not when Service is too narrow for an idea or artwork.

  • warm

    gift

    the thing is freely given with meaning

    not when Gift does not fit a paid service.

  • professional

    contribution

    one part adds value to shared work

    not when Contribution emphasizes participation rather than recipient choice.

  • professional

    selection

    a range of items is presented

    not when Selection suggests several choices, unlike a singular offering.

  • formal

    proposal

    an idea awaits consideration

    not when Proposal is not yet a delivered service.

Said against

3
  • withdrawal
  • refusal
  • withholding

It naturally appears in

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.

The word family

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Where this comes from

Offering is not a headword in the dictionaries below. The sense was checked against their entries for offer, and the definition and example here are written for Offering itself.

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.