3.3.5 Offer

Use this domain for words related to offering to do something for someone.

Louw Nida Codes:

33H' Recommend, Propose

What words refer to offering to do something for someone?

offer to do something (for someone), volunteer, come forward, let me, proffer, tender, make an overture,

What words refer to offering to give something to someone?

offer someone something, offer something to someone,

What words refer to holding something out to someone so that they can take it if they want it?

offer, hold something out,

What words refer to offering someone money for something you want?

offer someone (money) for something, make an offer, bid,

What words refer to the act of offering something to someone?

offer,

What words refer to what is offered?

bid,

What words refer to taking back an offer?

take back an offer, withdraw an offer,

What expressions do people use when they are offering something?

Would you like...? Can I...? Shall I...? Have a/some.... Help yourself to....

3.3.5.1 Accept

Use this domain for words referring to accepting something such as an offer, invitation, or request.

What words refer to accepting an offer?

accept, be acceptable to, be receptive to, take, take up, take someone up on something,

What words refer to the act of accepting an offer?

acceptance,

3.3.5.2 Reject

Use this domain for words referring to rejecting something such as an offer, invitation, or request.

What words refer to rejecting an offer?

reject, not accept, refuse, decline, turn down, take a rain check, have nothing to do with, turn up your nose at, throw out, say no to, veto, vote against, give something the thumbs down, dismiss, rebuff

What words refer to the act of rejecting an offer?

refusal, rejection,