0 past simple and past participle of offer
1 to ask someone if they would like to have something or if they would like you to do something:
[ + two objects ] I feel bad that I didn't offer them any food/offer any food to them.
Can I offer you (= would you like) a drink?
"Would you sell me that painting?" "What are you offering (= what will you pay) for it?"
[ + to infinitive ] My father offered to take us to the airport.
[ + speech ] "I'll do the cooking," he offered.
2 to provide or supply something:
It's an organization that offers free legal advice to people on low incomes.
It says in the guide that this area offers some of the best walks in England.
[ + two objects ] We are now offering you the chance to buy the complete set of pans at half price.
Did he offer any explanation for his strange behaviour?
It doesn't have much to offer as a town - its shops are fairly poor and there's only one cinema.
It wasn't me who offered to go, it was Charlotte.
"Would you sell me that painting?" "What are you offering for it?"
You can't offer such a low salary to someone who is so highly skilled - it's insulting.
What childcare facilities does your company offer?
The car offers value for money, comfort and dependability.
Their flimsy tent offered little protection against the severe storm.
