PROFFERS Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of proffer

as in proposals

something which is presented for consideration a generous proffer of his baronial estate for the charity gala

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verb

present tense third-person singular of proffer

as in offers

to put before another for acceptance or consideration proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise

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as in suggests

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

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Recent Examples of proffers

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

Verb

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 Planted over 10 acres, the vineyard proffers stunning views and pairs vinos with charcuterie for leisurely afternoons. — Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026 The secretary of state’s office is is not the stuff of dreams, but winning it proffers statewide name recognition. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 Saunders proffers no evidence that Boone, say, wrestled with the responsibilities of leadership, or was charming or generous, or cared to do anything with other people but dominate them. — Julius Taranto, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026 Emily Griesinger of the Azusa Pacific University proffers a different point of view. — JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffers

Noun

Officials received the initial proposals late last year and are reviewing candidate sites at Sapgyo Lake, Yedang Lake, Namyang Lake, and Daeho Lake.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
The proposals come as Georgia seeks to keep up with the growing demand for electricity driven by data centers.

— Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposals

Verb

Amazon sales data from Market Defense tracked in early July over the previous 12 months offers a snapshot of brands gaining traction among parents shopping for babies and children.

— Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
For ships that did not book a slot in advance, the Canal Authority typically offers three-to-five daily slots for auction.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of offers

Verb

Billy Macon suggests Hal ought to leave town now that his assault charges have been dropped.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
While most cases have been concentrated in southern and central states due the warmer weather, recent research suggests climate change is warming water in northern and midwestern states, expanding the areas where the amoeba can be found.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggests

Noun

There had been suggestions that Arsenal may be open to selling Lewis-Skelly because any sale would count as pure profit in their books, given that the teenager is an academy graduate.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Prior to Ustyle, Mialus would often make suggestions based on new arrivals, as opposed to user behavior or preference, according to a case study published on Ustyle’s website.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggestions

Verb

While a decision on Luis’ eligibility is unlikely to come soon, adding Dent and Clark at least gives Wade some cover in case his various roster-building methods fall through.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
That gives our pizza this nice balance, this lightness and this strong structure.

— Bradley Alvelo, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of gives

Verb

The human role changes from doing the work to reviewing and approving what the agent proposes to do as well as defining the thresholds at which the agent must stop and ask.

— Tammy Hawes, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
In his latest book, A Sudden Flicker of Light, Thomson proposes that cinema has in fact been a damaging cultural force.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposes

Verb

The early harvest also poses logistical challenges in a region where grapes are traditionally picked by hand, with some workers still on summer vacation and others facing transportation delays.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
The problem is that electronic monitoring is not detention, and it should not be treated as an appropriate alternative when someone poses a danger to the public.

— Eileen Burke, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026