proffer

¹prof·fer

verb \ˈprä-fər\

prof·feredprof·fer·ing\-f(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of PROFFER

transitive verb

: to present for acceptance : tender, offer

Examples of PROFFER

1. He proffered advice on how best to proceed.
2. <proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise>

Origin of PROFFER

Middle English profren, from Anglo-French profrer, proffrir, porofrir, from por- forth (from Latin pro-) + offrir to offer — more at pro-

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to PROFFER

Synonyms: extend, give, offer, tender, trot out

Related Words: pose, propose; hold out; give in, submit; volunteer

Near Antonyms: accept, receive, take; accredit, approbate, approve, authorize, clear, confirm, finalize, formalize, homologate, OK (or okay), ratify, sanction, warrant; decline, deny, disallow, disapprove, negative, reject, turn down, veto; rebuff, rebut, refuse, spurn; retract, withdraw; disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook

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Rhymes with PROFFER

coffer, goffer, offer, quaffer, scoffer, troffer