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noun

Definition of proffernext
as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration a generous proffer of his baronial estate for the charity gala

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verb

ˈprä-fər How to pronounce proffer (audio)
1
as in to offer
to put before another for acceptance or consideration proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise

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2
as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration proffered a novel solution for getting themselves out of debt

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Recent Examples of proffer
Noun
In a proffer, Cook County Assistant State's Attorney Mike Pekara said Eddie and Kiara Jenkins were married in 2009, and Eddie Jenkins was the father of the five children. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 July 2026 In early 2021, Metelus began recruiting customers and others to apply for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans, known as PPP loans, according to a factual proffer, the facts agreed on by the defense and prosecution. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Verb
Part of that reduction could have come from a decrease in shelter capacity at Camillus House last October, Book proffered. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Their 50-acre estate in the center of Rutherford is home to Bordeaux varieties, including the Malbec used to make this sophisticated rosé, which proffers a nose of raspberry, clementine, and freesia. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for proffer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffer
  1. proposal
  2. offer
  3. suggest
  4. suggestion
  5. give
  6. propose
  7. pose
Noun
  • Under the proposal, a first violation could carry a $500 fine, while a second violation could result in a $1,000 fine.
    — Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Elsewhere, a proposal for League Two to mirror the League One approach to equity injections was voted down.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of proposal
Verb
  • The gunman was offered $50,000 to go back and kill the stepfather but never did, the informant told police.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • If mobility isn’t an issue, take the stairs instead, which offer uninterrupted views of the Hudson river.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of offer
Verb
  • The study doesn’t prove that mentally stimulating activities protect the brain, but the findings fit with a growing body of research suggesting that cognitive engagement helps reduce the risk of dementia.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But the downsides of the banking surge go beyond the predictably punishing schedule and the unexpected career limitations (some estimates suggest that only 10% of analysts end up working outside financial services).
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggest
Noun
  • Hotel Moraine's main food and drink offering is sharing great suggestions of where to dine off property (Nookie's and Eddie's at the Silver Sands Motel, and North Fork Table and Inn near Southold were my favorites).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Most recently, Ghana pushed for the situation in South Africa to be included in the agenda of an upcoming African Union meeting, a suggestion which was rejected by the continental body.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggestion
Verb
  • The pact gives Saudi Arabia a powerful new layer of protection beyond its longstanding security partnership with the United States amid growing regional doubts over whether Washington can still be relied upon to protect its oil-rich Gulf allies.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • McIntosh’s Bryan Boone, the county’s building and zoning administrator, said just shy of 30 feet was the minimum given the flood risk.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of give
Verb
  • Friday's decision marks yet another roadblock in the administration's efforts to construct the ballroom, which has faced legal challenges since it was proposed in July 2025.
    — Nathan Lee, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But mounting construction costs and interest rates have challenged development of several of the projects proposed in recent years.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of propose
Verb
  • Hudson-Smith went into the stand and up the stairs to pose next to his name, draped in the British flag, but was surrounded by too many empty seats.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • There will be no lifeguards, and county rangers caution that the beach, like many along the Northern California coast, can have rip currents that pose a threat to inexperienced swimmers.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
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