freely-offered
|free-ly-of-fered|
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/ˈfriːli ˈɔːfərd/
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/ˈfriːli ˈɒfəd/
(offer)
present or propose
Etymology
Etymology Information
'offer' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'offere,' where 'ob-' meant 'toward' and 'ferre' meant 'to bring.'
Historical Evolution
'offere' transformed into the Old French word 'offrir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'offer' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring towards,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to present or provide something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given or provided without any obligation or expectation of return.
The advice was freely-offered, with no strings attached.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 04:19