Synonyms for proffer

Most common

offer · propose

All synonyms

Verb

Noun

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of.

   to proffer friendship, a gift, or services

2. n. 1

   An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender.

Related words

Word family

prolate

Forms

Plural

proffers → propositions, proposals, suggestions…

Past participle

proffered
e.g. proffered → offered, proposed, bidden, preferred…

Example sentences

• offer I am surprised that she refused such a good offer.
• propose I should propose to her, but I know I'll get a no.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

bid¹

5 letters

offer²

6 letters

prefer², tender²

7 letters

advance², propose²

8 letters

proposal³, overture³

10 letters

suggestion³, administer⁴

11 letters

proposition⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (offer² = 2 syllables).