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offer of assistance
[/ˈɒfər əv əˈsɪstəns/]
noun phrase
pl: offers of assistance
oferta de assistência
1.
A proposal or expression of willingness to help or provide support to someone
The government made an offer of assistance to the flood victims.
O governo fez uma oferta de assistência às vítimas da enchente.
2.
An act of volunteering help or resources to address someone's needs or problems
She appreciated his genuine offer of assistance during her illness.
Ela apreciou sua genuína oferta de assistência durante sua doença.
Synonyms
offer of help
offer of support
proposal of assistance
helping hand
aid offering
Antonyms
refusal of help
denial of assistance
withdrawal of support
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
oferta de assistência
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
oferta de ajuda
More informal alternative commonly used in São Paulo
Portugal
oferta de apoio
Common alternative in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
lend a hand
extend an olive branch
reach out
come to someone's aid
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