PROFFER


Meaning of PROFFER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prɒfə(r) ]

( proffers, proffering, proffered)

1.

If you proffer something to someone, you hold it towards them so that they can take it or touch it. ( FORMAL )

He rose and proffered a silver box full of cigarettes.

VERB : V n , also V n to n

2.

If you proffer something such as advice to someone, you offer it to them. ( FORMAL )

The army has not yet proffered an explanation of how and why the accident happened.

= volunteer

VERB : V n , also V n to n , V n n

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