Offer vs. Provide
Difference Between Offer and Provide
Offernoun
A proposal that has been made.
What's in his offer?Provideverb
To make a living; earn money for necessities.
It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage.Offernoun
Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered.
His offer was $3.50 per share.Provideverb
To act to prepare for something.
Offernoun
(legal) An invitation to enter into a binding contract communicated to another party which contains terms sufficiently definite to create an enforceable contract if the other party accepts the invitation.
His first letter was not a real offer, but an attempt to determine interest.Provideverb
To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate.
The contract provides that the work be well done.I'll lend you the money, provided that you pay it back by Monday.Offernoun
(used in combinations from phrasal verbs) agent noun of off
Provideverb
To give what is needed or desired, especially basic needs.
Don't bother bringing equipment, as we will provide it.We aim to provide the local community with more green spaces.Offerverb
(transitive) To present (something) to God as a gesture of worship, or for a sacrifice.
Provideverb
To furnish (with), cause to be present.
Offerverb
(transitive) To place (something) in a position where it can be added to an existing mechanical assembly.
Provideverb
To make possible or attainable.
He provides us with an alternative option.Offerverb
(intransitive) To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).
She offered to help with her homework.Provideverb
To foresee.
Offerverb
(transitive) To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest.
Everybody offered an opinion.Provideverb
To appoint to an ecclesiastical benefice before it is vacant. See provisor.
Offerverb
(transitive) To place at someone’s disposal; to present (something) to be either accepted or turned down.
He offered use of his car for the week.He offered his good will for the Councilman's vote.Provideverb
provide or furnish with;
We provided the room with an electrical heaterOfferverb
(transitive) To bid, as a price, reward, or wages.
I offered twenty dollars for it.The company is offering a salary of £30,000 a year.Provideverb
provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance;
The hostess provided lunch for all the guestsOfferverb
(intransitive) To happen, to present itself.
Provideverb
determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation;
The will provides that each child should receive half of the moneyThe Constitution provides for the right to free speechOfferverb
(obsolete) To make an attempt; typically used with at.
Provideverb
mount or put up;
put up a good fightoffer resistanceOfferverb
(transitive) To put in opposition to; to manifest in an offensive way; to threaten.
to offer violence to somebodyProvideverb
make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain;
This leaves no room for improvementThe evidence allows only one conclusionallow for mistakesleave lots of time for the tripThis procedure provides for lots of leewayOffernoun
the verbal act of offering;
a generous offer of assistanceProvideverb
supply means of subsistence; earn a living;
He provides for his large family by working three jobsWomen nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the baconOffernoun
something offered (as a proposal or bid);
noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index fundsProvideverb
take measures in preparation for;
provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise shipOffernoun
a usually brief attempt;
he took a crack at itI gave it a whirlOfferverb
make available or accessible, provide or furnish;
The conference center offers a health spaThe hotel offers private meeting roomsOfferverb
present for acceptance or rejection;
She offered us all a cold drinkOfferverb
agree freely;
She volunteered to drive the old lady homeI offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of itOfferverb
put forward for consideration;
He offered his opinionOfferverb
offer verbally;
extend my greetingsHe offered his sympathyOfferverb
make available for sale;
The stores are offering specials on sweaters this weekOfferverb
propose a payment;
The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the paintingOfferverb
produce or introduce on the stage;
The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear' this monthOfferverb
present as an act of worship;
offer prayers to the godsOfferverb
mount or put up;
put up a good fightoffer resistanceOfferverb
make available; provide;
extend a loanThe bank offers a good deal on new mortgagesOfferverb
ask (someone) to marry you;
he popped the question on Sunday nightshe proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two monthsThe old bachelor finally declared himself to the young womanOfferverb
threaten to do something;
I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal
