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 2008, law enforcement interviewed Davis, but a proffer agreement that his defense says prevented his statements from later being used against him. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 Aug. 2026

In 2008, Davis talked to authorities with the protection of a proffer from the Los Angeles Police Department, meaning his statements could not be used against him. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

Following that vote, Hoag had proffered his resignation but Netflix’s board rejected it and kept him on as a director. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 July 2026

Various people in Chiang’s story proffer all sorts of arguments, philosophical, practical, and aesthetic, against blocking the perception of human beauty. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

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