oferecer

[o.fe.re.ˈser]

verb

to offer

1. to present or propose something to someone for acceptance

He offered her a cup of coffee.

Ele ofereceu uma xícara de café a ela.

2. to make available or provide

The school offers many courses.

A escola oferece muitos cursos.

3. to volunteer or present oneself

She offered to help with the project.

Ela se ofereceu para ajudar no projeto.

4. to sacrifice or dedicate

They offered prayers to the gods.

Eles ofereceram orações aos deuses.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

oferecer

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

oferecer

no significant regional variation

São Paulo

oferecer

no significant regional variation

Portugal

oferecer

same usage as in Brazil

oferecer os parabéns - to offer congratulations

oferecer resistência - to offer resistance

oferecer uma oportunidade - to offer an opportunity

oferecer em sacrifício - to sacrifice

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