transitive verb
Definition 1
Tender, propose (sum, terms, etc.) in words or otherwise for acceptance or refusal.
Source: Invertext, from Concise Oxford Dictionary
Context: The Spanish company [Telefónica] offered PT more than €3bn for the holding in 2007 and has made clear it remains interested in gaining full control.
Source: Financial Times 17/11/2009 (Peter Wise in Lisbon)
Definition 2
Pitch, promote, market goods or services for purchase or engagement.
Source: Invertext
Context: Zedd Capital, set up by David Staton, is offering a long/short European equities managed account for retail and institutional investors.
Source: Financial Times 24/10/2010 (UK column)
Definition 3
Undertake (to do, say or give something) with or without compensation.
Source: Invertext, from Concise Oxford Dictionary
Context: He (Willie Walsh, BA chief executive) offered to fully restore the prized travel perks stripped from striking workers.
Source: Financial Times 03/11/2010 (Jane Croft and Pilita Clark)
Definition 4
Hold out in hand, or by other means, proffer (food, drink, etc.) for acceptance or refusal.
Source: Invertext, from Concise Oxford Dictionary
Context: He was very friendly and offered us a glass of raki and also invited us to join him and his wife for lunch.
Source: explorecrete.com