Proffer
/ˈprɒf.ər/noun
To hold out something to someone for acceptance; to offer.
Did you know?The term 'proffer' has roots in the Old French 'profer', which means 'to bring forth'—a powerful reminder of the act of offering being deeply tied to creation and manifestation.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
proferre
“to bring forth, carry forward.”
Old French
Old French
profer
“to offer, to bring forth.”
Middle English
Middle English
proferen
“to present, to offer.”
Modern English
English
proffer
“to offer or propose something for acceptance.”
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