proffer

[ prof-er ]

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

/ ˈprɒfə /

verb

1. tr to offer for acceptance; tender

noun

1. the act of proffering

Derived Forms

• ˈprofferer, noun

Other Words From

• prof·fer·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of proffer¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of proffer¹

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

Synonym Study

See offer.

Example Sentences

Investigators also interviewed, received proffers from or reviewed deposition materials from 212 individuals.

From Washington Post

Yet Ross and Makovsky proffer a deadline exactly as the missing ingredient to striking a deal.

From The Daily Beast

We proffer federally backed flood insurance at rates bearing no resemblance to the risks.

From The Daily Beast

Amanda blushed, for the proffer of a buggy ride was not without definite significance in that region.

From Project Gutenberg

Therefore he had sent a pompous embassy of fifteen deputies to proffer the Crusaders honorable peace or deadly war.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

I have not generosity enough to refuse your noble proffer,—you must go alone, and without communication with Derby.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• propound