proffer
2 antonyms for proffer — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To offer something for someone to accept.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To offer something for someone to accept.
“He proffered his hand in a gesture of peace.”
Opposites
2. noun
Something offered; an offer or proposal.
“She turned down his proffer of help.”
Antonyms
How to use proffer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
proffer an apology
proffer advice
proffer a hand
Fairly formal and often used in legal or literary contexts rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
From Old French poroffrir/proffrir, ultimately from Latin offerre, "to offer" — a distant cousin of the modern word "offer."
Full origin of proffer →Frequently asked questions
What does “proffer” mean?
The word “proffer” means to offer something for someone to accept. In plain terms, a slightly formal or old-fashioned way of saying "offer.".
How do you pronounce “proffer”?
“Proffer” is pronounced PRO-fuh (/ˈpɹɑfɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “proffer” in a sentence?
Here is “proffer” used in a sentence: “He proffered his hand in a gesture of peace.”
What part of speech is “proffer”?
Depending on how it is used, “proffer” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “proffer” come from?
The word “proffer” comes from Latin. From Old French poroffrir/proffrir, ultimately from Latin offerre, "to offer" — a distant cousin of the modern word "offer.".
How many meanings does “proffer” have?
“Proffer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to offer something for someone to accept.
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