Definition

A gift or contribution, often given during a religious ceremony or as a sign of respect.

Example

The church received a generous offering from the community during the service.

Conversation

Did you see the church is offering free meals this weekend?

Yeah, I heard about that! It’s such a great way to help the community.

I think we should go and volunteer to serve the meals.

That sounds like a wonderful idea! It would be nice to give back.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Offering → It is formed from "offer" (from Latin "offerre", meaning to present or bring forth) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "offering" refers to the act of presenting something, often as a gift or contribution.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'presenting' something ('offer') and the '-ing' showing that it's an action. This helps you remember that 'offering' means the act of giving or presenting something.

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