Synonyms of proffer

proffer 1 of 2

noun

as in proposal

something which is presented for consideration

a generous proffer of his baronial estate for the charity gala

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

proffer

2 of 2

verb

ˈprä-fər 

1

as in to offer

to put before another for acceptance or consideration

proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offer
• give
• extend
• tender
• run by
• propose
• submit
• trot out
• pose
• hold out
• give in
• volunteer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• receive
• accept
• take
• approve
• authorize
• confirm
• warrant
• reject
• deny
• ratify
• sanction
• formalize
• clear
• refuse
• finalize
• decline
• OK
• disallow
• rebut
• negative
• disapprove
• turn down
• veto
• accredit
• withdraw
• spurn
• retract
• approbate
• ignore
• rebuff
• homologate
• disregard
• overlook
• neglect

2

as in to suggest

to set before the mind for consideration

proffered a novel solution for getting themselves out of debt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggest
• propose
• offer
• pose
• recommend
• present
• vote
• propound
• put forward
• submit
• put forth
• advance
• bounce
• nominate
• file
• tender
• move
• plan
• arrange
• lay
• shape
• contrive
• trot out
• plot
• chart
• lodge
• calculate
• cover
• map
• frame

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proffer

Noun

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

What Brooks proffers is not the philosophy these queries require but a kind of pharmacology—a pill designed to alleviate every last pang. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026

Verb

All of these works proffer visions of escape from civilization and thereby from maturity. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Gentile also proffered detailed advice on how to treat a patient suffering from the Black Death. — Literary Hub, 27 May 2026

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