proffer
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To offer for acceptance.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
prahferSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɹɑfɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
transitivereflexive
To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of.
Present for acceptance or rejection
noun
An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: Present for acceptance or rejection
Used this way, proffer is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- proposition , more casual, better suited to speech than writing
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Synonyms
Sense: to offer for acceptance
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