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offering

Pronunciation: /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/

The English word “offering” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The act by which something is offered.
  2. That which has been offered; a sacrifice.
  3. An oblation or presentation made as a religious act.
  4. A contribution given at a religious service.
  5. Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered, such as for sale

Etymology

From offer + -ing. Displaced native Old English hūsl.

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