Offer
/ˈɒf.ər/noun
To present or propose something for acceptance.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, an 'offer' was often linked to sacrificial gifts to the gods, blurring the line between negotiation and ritualistic devotion.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰe-
“to put, to place, which connects to the act of presenting something.”
Latin
Latin
offerre
“to present or bring before, often in a sacrificial context.”
Old French
Old French
oferir
“to offer, to present formally, particularly in a religious or noble setting.”
Middle English
Middle English
offren
“to make a present or gift, often with connotations of ritual.”
Modern English
English
offer
“to propose something for acceptance, retaining the essence of the original act of presenting.”