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proffer

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of proffer

something which is presented for consideration

  • a generous proffer of his baronial estate for the charity gala
Synonyms of proffer

offer, proposal, proposition, suggestion
Words Related to proffer

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

proffer

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of proffer

1 to put before another for acceptance or consideration

  • proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise
Synonyms of proffer

extend, give, offer, tender, trot out
Words Related to proffer

pose, propose

hold out

give in, submit

volunteer
Phrases Synonymous with proffer

run by (or run past)
Near Antonyms of proffer

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

2 to set before the mind for consideration

  • proffered a novel solution for getting themselves out of debt
Synonyms of proffer

advance, bounce, offer, pose, propose, propound, suggest, vote
Words Related to proffer

move

nominate, recommend

present, submit, tender, trot out

file, lay, lodge

arrange, calculate, chart, contrive, cover, frame, map, plan, plot, shape
Phrases Synonymous with proffer

put forth, put forward

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