n. An oblation or presentation made as a religious act.
n. A contribution given at a religious service.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The act of an offerer; a proffering.
n. That which is offered, esp. in divine service; that which is presented as an expiation or atonement for sin, or as a free gift; a sacrifice; an oblation.
n. A sum of money offered, as in church service.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The act of one who offers: as, there were few offerings in railroad shares to-day; heavy offerings in December wheat.
n. That which is offered; a thing offered or given; a gift.
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n. the verbal act of offering
n. the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity
n. money contributed to a religious organization
n. something offered (as a proposal or bid)
Word Usage
"But this is a general ratcheting up of tensions with Cuba, a souring of relations, which began quite auspiciously under President Obama, who began his term offering really an olive branch to the Cuban government."