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 Definitions of proffer  [ˈprɒf ər]  

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Definition of 'proffer' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) proffer
to put before a person for acceptance; offer.

2. (n.) proffer
the act of proffering.

3.  proffer
an offer or proposal.

Etymology:  (1250–1300; ME profren < AF profrer, OF poroffrir=por-pro -1+offrir to offer)

Definition of 'proffer' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) suggestion, proposition, proffer
a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
"it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"

2. (verb) offer, proffer
present for acceptance or rejection
"She offered us all a cold drink"


Definition of 'proffer' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) proffer
an offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship

2. (noun) proffer
essay; attempt

3. (verb) proffer
to offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of; as, to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer friendship

4. (verb) proffer
to essay or attempt of one's own accord; to undertake, or propose to undertake



'proffer' - Nearby Entries  

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