From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishprofferprof‧fer /ˈprɒfə $ ˈprɑːfər/ verb [transitive] formal 1 OFFERto offer something to someone, especially by holding it out in your hands Sarah took the glass proffered by the attendant.proffer somebody something Poirot proffered him a cigarette.2 to give someone advice, an explanation etc the proffered invitation→ See Verb table
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proffer• As northern cities became symbols for industrial collapse and unemployment, so symbolic solutions had to be proffered.• When an illness occurs, those who are knowledgeable in such matters proffer a diagnosis.• Spencer refused to proffer an apology.• Information, however, was not proffered at once.• A tray of exquisite desserts was proffered at the end of the meal.• Instant wisdom proffered by some commentators in the quality press is that Labour's task is forlorn.• They proffer grapes, strawberries, orange slices, pastries, coffee.• Is he merely to proffer his hand and lead her into a stately minuet?• Obeying his instruction, I proffered my hand, open palm upwards, towards the animal.Origin proffer (1200-1300) Anglo-French profrer, from Old French poroffrir, from por- “forward” + offrir “to offer” 