Meaning & use
proffer
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to formally or politely offer something for acceptance.
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He proffered his hand in greeting as she entered the room.
The company proffered a modest settlement to end the dispute quickly.
A note on using this word
More formal than offer, and often found in legal or literary writing rather than casual speech.
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