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prof·fer
 proffer
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- pronunciation:
- pra
f
 r
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
proffers, proffering, proffered |
| definition: |
to propose or tender; offer.
- antonyms:
- refuse, withdraw
- similar words:
- bid, extend, lay, offer, propose, provide, render, suggest, tender
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| related words: |
approach, enter, extend, give, offer, overture, pay, present, submit, volunteer |
(v.)proffer
+ noun
advice,
amendment,
apology,
argument,
box,
card,
cheek,
criticism,
document,
evidence,
exchange,
expert,
explanation,
fruit,
gift,
immunity,
interview,
invitation,
justification,
opinion,
plate,
proof,
request,
solution,
testimony,
text,
theory,
wad,
wine
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an offer, or the act of making one.
- similar words:
- bid, tender
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| related words: |
overture, proposal, proposition, provision |
| derivation: |
profferer (n.) |
The word proffer
contains the following part:
pro-1
Latin
prefix
that means before, forward, forth
  Example words:
procedure, proceed, proclaim, proclivity, procrastinate, procreate, procumbent, procure, prodigal, produce, profane, profess, proffer, proficient, profound, profuse, progenitor, progeny, progress, project, projectile, prolate, prolix, prominent, promise, promote, promulgate, pronominal, pronoun, propagate, propel, propensity, proponent, proposal, propose, proposition, propound, prorogue, proscribe, prosecute, prospect, prospective, prospectus, protect, protract, protrude, protuberant, proverb, proverbial, provide, provident, proviso, provoke, provost
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