offer up

The idiom 'offer up' is commonly used in various contexts, including religious, sacrificial, and general presentation scenarios.

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Definition

B2Religious

(idiomatic, transitive)To express gratitude or praise to a higher power.

Example

  • The congregation offered up prayers for the sick.

B2General

(idiomatic, transitive)To present something for consideration or acceptance.

Example

  • The company offered up a new product line to the market.

B2Sacrificial

(idiomatic, transitive)To give up something valuable, often for a greater cause.

Example

  • The hero offered up his life to save the city.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "offer up":

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