proffer

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: suggestionpropositionoffer

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection“it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse”Synonyms: suggestionproposition

Verb (1)

  1. present for acceptance or rejection“She offered us all a cold drink”Synonyms: offer
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Proffer \Prof"fer\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proffered; p. pr. & vb. n. Proffering.] [OE. profren, proferen, F. prof['e]rer, fr. L. proferre to bring forth or forward, to offer; pro forward + ferre to bring. See Bear to produce.]

1.To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of; as, to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer friendship. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

I reck not what wrong that thou me profre.— Chaucer.[1913 Webster]

2.To essay or attempt of one's own accord; to undertake, or propose to undertake. [R.] --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Proffer \Prof"fer\, n.

1.An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship. [1913 Webster]

He made a proffer to lay down his commission.— Clarendon.[1913 Webster]

2.Essay; attempt. [R.] --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

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