proffer
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈprɒfər/
KK: /ˈprɒfər/
noun
Definition
The act of offering something to someone, usually in a formal or polite way.
Example
His proffer of assistance was greatly appreciated by the team.
Conversation
I received a nice proffer for a new job today.
That sounds exciting! What’s the position about?
It's a marketing role, and they seem really interested.
Wow, I hope you decide to take it!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
offer
proposal
suggestion
Antonyms
refusal
withdrawal
rejection
transitive verb
Definition
To offer something to someone for them to accept or reject.
Example
She decided to proffer her assistance to the team during the project.
Tense Forms
Past: proffered
Past Participle: proffered
Conversation
I was thinking about what to bring to the party tonight.
What do you have in mind?
Maybe I could proffer some homemade cookies.
Root Explanation
Proffer is formed from "pro-" (meaning in favor of) and "offer" (from Old French *ofer*, meaning to present or propose). The word means to present or propose something in favor of someone or something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'pro-' meaning in favor of and 'offer' meaning to present — this helps you remember that proffer means to present something in favor of someone.
Visually Confused Words
preoffer
reoffer
proofer
offer