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offering [ˈɒfərɪŋ] n
1. something that is offered 2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a contribution to the funds of a religious organization 3. (Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) a sacrifice, as of an animal, to a deity ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
offering noun 1. contribution, gift, donation, present, subscription, hand-out, stipend, widow's mite funds from local church offerings 2. sacrifice, tribute, libation, burnt offering, oblation (in religious contexts) a Shinto ritual in which offerings are made to the great Sun Translations offering [ˈɒfərɪŋ] n (= product) → offre f vegetarian offerings in posh restaurants BUT la nourriture végétarienne proposée dans les restaurants huppés. offering n → Gabe f; (Rel) (= collection) → Opfergabe f; (= sacrifice) → Opfer nt; (iro: = essay, play etc) → Vorstellung f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Jupiter, delighted with the offering of honey, promised to give whatever she should ask. "Sir," said the Man of Experience in Business, "I should risk your anger by offering you one half the sum awarded.
IN offering this book to you, I have no Preface to write. |
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