PROFFERS Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

proffers 1 of 2

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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proffers

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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

Bridgers proffers the second of the film’s most impressive transformations when Del is occasionally pressed into service to perform as an underage boy — changing her body language, her gait and, again, her voice. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 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

But considering the age of the position-player core, the scrutiny owner Mark Walter is under, and MLB owners’ insistence on a salary cap in their early collective bargaining agreement proposals, was the Dodgers’ dynasty over?

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Lobbying forms don’t say whether companies are arguing for or against the proposals discussed in meetings.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of proposals

Verb

Compared to conventional microscopes, the Airscope offers a complete upgrade in neural imaging.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
For airlines, the larger plane offers a way to carry more passengers on a single flight, potentially lowering costs per seat.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of offers

Verb

Silverstein also suggests renting costumes by looking through websites like Facebook Marketplace, Depop and Poshmark.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
New consumer research suggests the shift is more deliberate, and more compatible with luxury growth, than early coverage implied.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggests

Verb

The collagen-rich mixture gives the noodles their slippery texture, which Orlando complements with smoked chili, sunflower-seed miso, and fermented chili cream.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
BetMGM is offering new users a promo code of FOXNEWS, which gives them up to $1,500 in bonuses if their first bet loses.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of gives

Verb

The second scenario in the speculative design research is built around an imagined service called Paren’t, which proposes to preserve a parent’s AI-powered postmortem presence for their child.

— Lissa Soep, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026
For example, one hypothesis proposes that stress can accelerate early brain development.

— Catherine Demers, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of proposes

Verb

The Gators’ star averaged 150 yards and scored 11 touchdowns, while striking Heisman poses and entering the conversation for the sport’s top individual award.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
But leaders of OpenAI and Anthropic have warned that the technology’s fast development poses serious risks to jobs and human existence.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026