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- DictionaryProf·fer/ˈpräfər/
verb
- 1. hold out (something) to someone for acceptance; offer: "he proffered his resignation"
noun
- 1. an offer or proposal. literary
Definition of proffer verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Aug 29, 2024 · proffer (third-person singular simple present proffers, present participle proffering, simple past and past participle proffered) (transitive, reflexive) To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of. to proffer friendship, a gift, or services.
If you proffer something to someone, you hold it toward them so that they can take it or touch it.
proffer - a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"
There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb proffer, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
PROFFER definition: to offer something to someone: . Learn more.
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Origin of proffer 1 First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English profren, from Anglo-French profrer, variant of Old French poroffrir, equivalent to por- pro- 1 + offrir offer
proffer. noun. An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship. synonyms. suggestion. proposition. exact ( 8 ) Any information you proffer at this juncture will just be seen as a clumsy attempt to divert attention and spread the responsibility. 1.
to put before a person for acceptance; offer. n. the act of proffering. an offer or proposal. Anglo-French profrer, variant of Old French poroffrir, equivalent. to por- pro - 1 + offrir to offer. Middle English profren 1250–1300. prof′fer•er, n. 1. volunteer, propose, suggest. See offer.
