PROFFERS Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of proffer

as in proposals

something which is presented for consideration a generous proffer of his baronial estate for the charity gala

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verb

present tense third-person singular of proffer

as in offers

to put before another for acceptance or consideration proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise

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as in suggests

to set before the mind for consideration proffered a novel solution for getting themselves out of debt

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Recent Examples of proffers

Noun

What Brooks proffers is not the philosophy these queries require but a kind of pharmacology—a pill designed to alleviate every last pang. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026

Verb

Their 50-acre estate in the center of Rutherford is home to Bordeaux varieties, including the Malbec used to make this sophisticated rosé, which proffers a nose of raspberry, clementine, and freesia. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 Planted over 10 acres, the vineyard proffers stunning views and pairs vinos with charcuterie for leisurely afternoons. — Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026 The secretary of state’s office is is not the stuff of dreams, but winning it proffers statewide name recognition. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 Saunders proffers no evidence that Boone, say, wrestled with the responsibilities of leadership, or was charming or generous, or cared to do anything with other people but dominate them. — Julius Taranto, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026 Emily Griesinger of the Azusa Pacific University proffers a different point of view. — JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffers

Noun

These proposals, many times rooted in sympathy and love, were presented as alternatives to the political structures and market logic that had so often led to war, exploitation, hopelessness, and suffering.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
The order, which directs federal officials to formalize the name change within 30 days, quickly sparked backlash, jokes and parody proposals.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposals

Verb

Fans have traveled from around the world to watch the film in IMAX 70mm, a rare film format that offers an immersive viewing experience.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Your mission is to aid the ongoing resistance, and the game offers significant freedom in how to approach mission objectives.

— Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of offers

Noun

Alicia McCalla, 56, a fiction writer who has been doing voice work for five years out of her home in Atlanta, decided to ignore union suggestions and clone her voice.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Gates brushed aside the idea that his suggestions might draw pushback from the accelerationist voices in the tech industry.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggestions

Verb

The delicate shape still nods to classic ballet flats, but the slight heel gives everything a little more polish, making the pairing feel less Sunday lunch with your nan and more Copenhagen Fashion Week.

— Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
The deal gives the United States 55% effective output of the new private company, including an ownership stake and rights to buy oil at cost.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of gives

Verb

In turn, Axira proposes a risky deal — steal something from the Tournament of Hearts, a dating competition where highborn citizenship is on the line.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security, which doesn’t seem willing or able to keep its agents from killing unarmed civilians, proposes to equip them with gloves that give electric shocks.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026