proffer

[ prof-er ]

/ ˈprɒf ər /

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verb (used with object)

to put before a person for acceptance; offer.

noun

the act of proffering.

an offer or proposal.

Origin of proffer

1250–1300; Middle English profren < Anglo-French profrer, variant of Old French poroffrir, equivalent to por- pro-¹ + offrir to offer

SYNONYMS FOR proffer

1 volunteer, propose, suggest. See offer.

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OTHER WORDS FROM proffer

prof·fer·er, noun un·prof·fered, adjective

Words nearby proffer

professionalize, professor, professorate, professoriate, professorship, proffer, profibrinolysin, proficiency, proficiency badge, proficient, profile

Example sentences from the Web for proffered

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Several explanations have been proffered for this damaging behavior.

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The barbarians come, not wielding a rubber chicken, but on bended knee with a proffered rose.

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The invitation was proffered, and Samuel Lynn did not see reason to decline it.

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He refused no one his assistance, declined no one's proffered gifts.

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And he proffered his right hand, Earth fashion, toward Mason!

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The proffered honor was declined, and the king replied, "You are right; your name alone is sufficient, and is a higher dignity."

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The grand master has proffered a capitulation, which has been accepted, answered Ibrahim.

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British Dictionary definitions for proffered

proffer

/ (ˈprɒfə) /

verb

(tr) to offer for acceptance; tender

noun

the act of proffering

Derived forms of proffer

profferer, noun

Word Origin for proffer

C13: from Old French proffrir, from pro- 1 + offrir to offer

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