Offering (Noun)
Meaning 1
Money contributed to a religious organization.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The church's weekly offering was used to support local charities and community programs.
- As part of her tithe, she made a monthly offering to her synagogue's general fund.
- The Buddhist temple relied on the generosity of its members' offerings to maintain its operations.
- During the holiday season, the mosque increased its offering to help those in need.
- The Catholic parish used the special offering on Easter Sunday to support its missionary work abroad.
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Meaning 2
Something offered (as a proposal or bid); "noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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- Tender Offer
- Marriage Proposal
- Marriage Offer
- Counteroffer
- Proposition
- Prospectus
- Rights Offering
- Bid
- Peace Offering
- Special
- Proposal
- Reward
- Twofer
- Contract Offer
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Meaning 3
The verbal act of offering; "a generous offer of assistance".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
The act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity; "oblations for aid to the poor".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.