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Meaning of 'offering' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Offering [ n.]
- The act of an offerer; a proffering.
- That which is offered, esp. in divine service; that which is presented as an expiation or atonement for sin, or as a free gift; a sacrifice; an oblation; as, sin offering.
- A sum of money offered, as in church service; as, a missionary offering. Specif.: (Ch. of Eng.) Personal tithes payable according to custom, either at certain seasons as Christmas or Easter, or on certain occasions as marriages or christenings.
2 . Offering [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Offer

Meaning of 'offering' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . offering [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the verbal act of offering
Example in sentence:
  • a generous offer of assistance
Meaning (2):
- something offered (as a proposal or bid)
Example in sentence:
  • noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds
Meaning (3):
- the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity
Example in sentence:
  • oblations for aid to the poor

Nearby Words:

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