offering
Gerund of offerGerund of offer: The act by which something is offered.
» Ziri paid offerings to the shrine.
Meaning
5 sensesGerund of offer
The act by which something is offered.
Angebot, Anerbieten
предложе́ниеpredložénije
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
That which has been offered; a sacrifice.
votive offerings
These are the bookstores' latest offerings.
Opfer
An oblation or presentation made as a religious act.
Opfergabe
A contribution given at a religious service.
Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered, such as for sale
Examples
9 sentencesZiri paid offerings to the shrine.
I won't be swayed by your piecemeal offerings.
Villagers leave her offerings of fruits and herbs.
Siddhartha bathed in the river, performing the sacred ablutions, the sacred offerings.
The villagers left offerings near the old spring, believing a naga guarded the water.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From offer + -ing. Displaced native Old English hūsl.From offer + -ing. Displaced native Old English hūsl.
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