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proffer

verb (proffer, proffers, proffered, proffering)

«proffer» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) To hold something out to someone so that they can take it; to offer. tree →
(formal) To offer advice, help or an explanation. tree →

In the lessons

A formal word in older stories and polite writing: to proffer a hand, a gift, a plate, an apology. Everyday word: offer.

Examples

He proffered his hand in friendship. tree →
She proffered a cup of tea to the visitor. tree →
The waiter proffered the menu. tree →
The Rat proffered a sandwich to the hungry Mole. tree →
He proffered his advice, but nobody listened. tree →
The boy proffered an apology for the broken window. tree →

Note

Past: proffered (one r before -ed: proffered). Say: PROF-er.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «proffer» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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