proffered
Americanadjective
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of proffered
First recorded in 1375–1425; proffer ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective; proffer ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb
Example Sentences
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They wrote that the government’s “sole proffered evidence” of Allen’s intent to kill Trump — the “Apology and Explanation” letter — was “far from clear” and never actually mentioned Trump by name.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
An MP close to Miliband proffered a more straightforward explanation.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
Although China has never offered a straightforward explanation for why it stopped sending the aircraft—and why it resumed again—Taiwanese officials and outside analysts in Taipei and Washington have proffered various theories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
It isn’t readily apparent Abel can find conditions, at least in listed markets, that satisfy the simple and profound counsel proffered so long ago by Buffett’s late partner, Charlie Munger.
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
Ashish smiled lazily at her as he shook her proffered hand.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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