proffer

¹prof·fer

transitive verb \ˈprä-fər\

prof·feredprof·fer·ing \-f(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of PROFFER

: 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

Rhymes with PROFFER

coffer, goffer, offer, quaffer, scoffer, troffer

²proffer

noun

Definition of PROFFER

: offer, suggestion

Examples of PROFFER

1. <a generous proffer of his baronial estate for the charity gala>

First Known Use of PROFFER

14th century

Related to PROFFER

Synonyms

offer, proposal, proposition, suggestion

Related Words

counteroffer, counterproposal, countersuggestion; feeler, overture; motion; advancement, nomination, recommendation; bid, presentation, submission, submittal, tender; arrangement, game, ground plan, layout, line, plan, plot, project, strategy, system; conception, idea, notion, theory, thought

Rhymes with PROFFER

coffer, goffer, offer, quaffer, scoffer