proffer

[ prof-er ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to put before a person for acceptance; offer.

noun
  1. the act of proffering.

  2. an offer or proposal.

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

synonym study For proffer

1. See offer.

Other words for proffer

Other words from proffer

  • prof·fer·er, noun

Words Nearby proffer

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How to use proffer in a sentence

  • They boast of their privileges and civilization, and yet proffer no milder conditions than servitude or death.

  • She had paused on the way to her room before dinner to proffer assistance to Mrs. Bassett.

    A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith Nicholson
  • I have not generosity enough to refuse your noble proffer,—you must go alone, and without communication with Derby.

    Peveril of the Peak | Sir Walter Scott

British Dictionary definitions for proffer

proffer

/ (ˈprɒfə) /


verb
  1. (tr) to offer for acceptance; tender

noun
  1. the act of proffering

Origin of proffer

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

Derived forms of proffer

  • profferer, noun

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