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单词 proffer
释义 prof·fer
I. \ˈpräfə(r)\ verb
(proffered ; proffered ; proffering \-f(ə)riŋ\ ; proffers)
Etymology: Middle English profren, from Anglo-French profrer, from Old French poroffrir, from por- forth (from Latin pro-) + offrir to offer — more at pro-, offer
transitive verb
1. : to present for acceptance : tentatively advance for consideration : suggest as a proposal : tender
 < hovered round me … with their hands full of fading flowers, which they at length proffered me — Samuel Butler †1902 >
 < was proffered the leadership but declined it — J.G.Smith >
 < return proffered smiles — Newsweek >
2. : to propose or suggest a readiness and willingness
 < proffered to lend him one — D.D.Martin >
intransitive verb
obsolete : to move as if about to act : hesitate
 < when you see him ready to enter water, say he proffereth — H.J.Pye >
Synonyms: see offer
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English profre, profer, from Anglo-French profre, from profrer
1. : an offer made : something proposed for acceptance : suggestion
 < her more than generous proffer — C.G.Bowers >
 < his proffer of hospitality — Irving Bacheller >
2. obsolete : a display of willingness : attempt, essay
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