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proffer

American  
[prof-er] / ˈprɒf ər /

verb (used with object)

  1. to put before a person for acceptance; offer.

    Synonyms:
    volunteer, propose, submit, tender

noun

  1. the act of proffering.

  2. an offer or proposal.

proffer British  
/ ˈprɒfə /

verb

  1. (tr) to offer for acceptance; tender

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noun

  1. the act of proffering

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Related Words

See offer.

Other Word Forms

  • profferer noun

Etymology

Origin of proffer

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

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