make an offering

Frequency: 6.07.5 per million words

to present something as a gift or sacrifice, especially to a deity

offeringVERB + OFFERING

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Examples (10)

  • In ancient rituals, people would make an offering to their gods.
  • The worshippers gathered to make an offering of fresh fruits.
  • She decided to make an offering of flowers at the temple.
  • Every year, the villagers make a traditional offering for a good harvest.
  • He will make an offering of gratitude for his recovery.
  • Could you please make an offering on my behalf?
  • The priest instructed them on how to make a proper offering.
  • They made their offering silently, with reverence.
  • To make an offering was a sacred act in many cultures.
  • Before the journey, they always make an offering for safe passage.