Proffer

Quick meaning: Proffer is a noun meaning An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender.

Meaning

An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender.

More Meanings

1. (transitive, reflexive) To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of.
2. (transitive, obsolete) To attempt or essay of one's own accord; to undertake or propose to undertake.
3. (obsolete) An attempt, an essay.

Example Sentences

to proffer friendship, a gift, or services

[A]fter ſome reſiſtance with ſhotte and arrowes, and profer of onſet made by their horſemen, they were put to flight, [...]

[H]ow, if you tell him this, will you make him understand that I say so as an act of justice, and not in the least as a proffer of affection?

"Oh no," she refused demurely at their proffer of coffee. "I can't do that now. I-I — I don't know if Jo's told you our good news! Perhaps a glass of milk."

Word Forms

• proffers
• profre
• proffre
• proffering
• proffered

Synonyms for proffer

Depending on context, synonyms include proposition, suggestion, offer.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include offer, proposition, suggestion, provide, propose, reproposer.

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