Proffer

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈpɹɒf.É™(ɹ)/
• Rhymes: -É’fÉ™(r)

Alternative forms

• proffre obsolete

Origin

From Middle English proferen, from Old French proferer, from Latin proferre ("to bring forth"), from pro ("forth") + ferre ("to bring").

Full definition of proffer

Noun

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

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.