Definition
Definition of proffering - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
offered itemoffering something for acceptance
- She gave him a proffering smile.
- He accepted the proffering hand with gratitude.
- The proffering gesture was met with a smile.
Origin of proffering
Old French, proferer (to offer)
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- French:présenté, ...
- German:anbietend, ...
- Italian:offerto, ...
- Spanish:presentado, ...
- Portuguese:oferecido, ...
- Chinese:提供的, ...
- Japanese:提供している, ...
- Arabic:مُقَدِّم, ...
- Hebrew:מַצִּיעַ, ...
- Russian:предлагающий, ...
- Ukrainian:пропонуючий, ...
- Hindi:बढ़ा हुआ, ...
Definition of proffer - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
actionshold something out for someone to take
- He proffered his hand to help her up.
2.
suggestingsuggest for consideration
- She proffered that we take a short break..
Noun
negotiationproposal given for someone to accept or reject
- The company made a proffer to settle the dispute.
Expressions with proffer
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extend your hand toward someone for greeting or help
He proffered his hand to the new student.
Origin of proffer
Latin, pro (forth) + offerre (to offer)
Examples of proffer in a sentence
The waiter proffered the menu to the guests. He proffered a new plan for the project. They proffered a solution to the issue. His proffer of evidence changed the trial. They considered the proffer before voting.
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- French:tendre, offre, ...
- German:anbieten, Angebot, ...
- Italian:offrire, offerta, ...
- Spanish:ofrecer, ofrecimiento, ...
- Portuguese:oferecer, proposta, ...
- Chinese:伸出, 要约, ...
- Japanese:差し出す, 提案, ...
- Arabic:قَدَّمَ, عرض, ...
- Hebrew:לְהוֹשִׁיט, הַצָּעַת פְּשָׁרָה, ...
- Russian:протягивать, предложение, ...
- Ukrainian:простягати, пропозиція, ...
- Hindi:आगे बढ़ाना, प्रस्ताव, ...
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