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to proffer
01
to offer something and let the other person decide whether to accept or reject it
Ditransitive: to proffer sth to sb
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
proffer
3rd person singular
proffers
Present participle
proffering
Past simple
proffered
Past participle
proffered
Examples
The job applicant nervously proffered their resume to the interviewer.
02
to offer an explanation, advice, or one's opinion on something
Transitive: to proffer an advice or opinion
Examples
Despite his reservations, John proffered his opinion on the matter, hoping to contribute to the discussion.
Proffer
01
an offer or proposal put forward for someone to evaluate or respond to
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
proffers
Examples
He made a proffer of peace after years of conflict.
