Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: proffer
IPA transcription: [pɹ'ɑfɚ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: suggestion, proposition, proffer
    Meaning: a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: offer, proffer
    Meaning: present for acceptance or rejection; "She offered us all a cold drink"
Usage examples
  • And if there be any that will proffer me wrong, or say of me wrong or shame behind my back, say it now or never, and here is my body to make it good, body against body.
  • His proffer of a little additional proof against them would probably have no influence on their fate; in fact, he felt convinced they would escape any extreme consequences; but if he had not given it, his own fortunes, which made a promising fabric, would have been utterly ruined.