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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
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 The latest White House proffer came signed by the administration’s border czar and legislative director—powerful men but still not the President. — Philip Elliott, Time, 18 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 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
  • The American Astronomical Society (AAS), which published a petition in March for the FCC to deny Reflect Orbital’s proposal, hopes to bring the issue to Congress, says Roohi Dalal, the organization’s deputy director for public policy.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026
  • The Federalist Papers include proposals for institutional solutions that sought to redirect the destructive drives of individuals toward positive social ends.
    — Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
Definition of proposal
Verb
  • That convergence is drawing together businesses that once occupied separate corners of the market, from consumer staples companies selling food to biotech firms developing medicines and veterinary providers offering increasingly sophisticated care.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • The audio of the sports stars’ heated conversation is largely inaudible, so Paul hopped online to offer his side of the story.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of offer
Verb
  • The pastor didn’t suggest endorsing candidates, but instead focusing on issues, like advocating for immigration reform, and using religion as a tool for community organizing.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • In those early days, well-meaning friends and music-industry acquaintances would often suggest that @ find a new band name.
    — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Definition of suggest
Noun
  • The suggestion that Pebley’s removal was a sign that the team is performing poorly didn’t sit well with coach Lynne Roberts.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • There is also a suggestion that a certain kind of acupuncture may help.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of suggestion
Verb
  • Newcastle cannot reach the top as quickly as initially hoped post-takeover, given the financial constraints.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • And when given the opportunity, Andrew, 17, enjoys learning about computers, their functioning and how to troubleshoot technical issues.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of give
Verb
  • In 2023, researchers at MIT and elsewhere proposed that the bright white chunks scattered throughout Roman concrete—known as lime clasts and long dismissed as evidence of incomplete mixing—could help explain the material’s self-healing properties.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 11 July 2026
  • Stewart, so far, appears to be dancing to the beat of his own drum – proposing new ideas and gently resisting some of the conventions of the fashion system.
    — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of propose
Verb
  • However, the continuation of attacks between the US and Iran could pose challenges to China’s economy.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The ascendance of Chinese open-source AI poses an economic threat to the US, Palantir’s chief technology officer said, joining a chorus of American executives sounding the alarm on Beijing’s growing AI clout.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
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