Associations to the word «Proffer»

Wiktionary

PROFFER, noun. An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship.
PROFFER, noun. Essay; attempt.
PROFFER, verb. To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of; as, to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer friendship.
PROFFER, verb. To essay or attempt of one’s own accord; to undertake, or propose to undertake.

Dictionary definition

PROFFER, noun. A proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse".
PROFFER, verb. Present for acceptance or rejection; "She offered us all a cold drink".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley