Complete Definition of "proffer"

English

Pronunciation
audio|en-us-proffer.ogg|Audio (US)

Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�f�(r)|-�f�(r)

Etymology
From L. proferre.

Noun
en-noun

  1. An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship.
  2. Essay; attempt.

Verb
en-verb

  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.
  2. To essay or attempt of one's own accord; to undertake, or propose to undertake.

Translations
trans-top|To offer for acceptance
French: offrir
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trans-top|To undertake
French: entreprendre
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