Offer vs. Suggest
Difference Between Offer and Suggest
Offernoun
A proposal that has been made.
What's in his offer?Suggestverb
(transitive) To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.
Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?Offernoun
Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered.
His offer was $3.50 per share.Suggestverb
To make one suppose; cause one to suppose (something).
The name "hamburger" suggests that hamburgers originated from Hamburg.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.Suggestverb
(transitive) To mention something as an idea, typically in order to recommend it
I’d like to suggest that we go out to lunch.I’d like to suggest going out to lunch.The guidebook suggests that we visit the local cathedral, which is apparently beautiful.Offernoun
(used in combinations from phrasal verbs) agent noun of off
Suggestverb
To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.
Offerverb
(transitive) To present (something) to God as a gesture of worship, or for a sacrifice.
Suggestverb
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
Offerverb
(transitive) To place (something) in a position where it can be added to an existing mechanical assembly.
Suggestverb
imply as a possibility;
The evidence suggests a need for more clarificationOfferverb
(intransitive) To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).
She offered to help with her homework.Suggestverb
drop a hint; intimate by a hint
Offerverb
(transitive) To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest.
Everybody offered an opinion.Suggestverb
suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine;
Tetracycline is indicated in such casesOfferverb
(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.Suggestverb
call to mind or evoke
Offerverb
(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.Offerverb
(intransitive) To happen, to present itself.
Offerverb
(obsolete) To make an attempt; typically used with at.
Offerverb
(transitive) To put in opposition to; to manifest in an offensive way; to threaten.
to offer violence to somebodyOffernoun
the verbal act of offering;
a generous offer of assistanceOffernoun
something offered (as a proposal or bid);
noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index fundsOffernoun
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
