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proffer::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | proposition, suggestion |
| Type of | proposal |
| Has types | approach, breath, feeler, ghost, hint, intimation, overture, touch, trace, advance |
Examples of proffer
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And, in keeping with our Green Scene, don't forget to proffer quaffs of that hue.
From the orlandosentinel.com
However as you have a non standard definition perhaps you would like to proffer it?
From the guardian.co.uk
Pundits proffer lists of the mustache-twirling villains who caused the whole thing.
From the businessweek.com
The Stoke manager, as part of his reward, was in a position to proffer consolation.
From the guardian.co.uk
Male insects and spiders often proffer food as a bribe to persuade females to mate.
From the newscientist.com
Bain consulting will still proffer a higher salary than a local teacher or reporter.
From the theatlantic.com
Other suburban residents have been identified as figures in the government's proffer.
From the dailyherald.com
Analysts proffer several reasons to go forward, in spite of little chance of success.
From the kentucky.com
Consider Michael Jackson's entertainment proffer in a vacuum-sealed space.
From the washingtonpost.com
- Suggestion: a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"
- The word proffer is derived from Anglo-French "por-", forth, and offrir, to offer. The act of proffering involves making an offer prior to any formal negotiations.
- An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship; Essay; attempt; To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of; as, to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer friendship; To essay or attempt of one's own accord ...
- A written condition, which, when offered voluntarily by a property owner and accepted by the Board of Supervisors in a rezoning action, becomes a legally binding condition which is in addition to the zoning district regulations applicable to a specific property. ...
- To offer or tender, as, the production of a document and offer of the same in evidence.
