Offer++proffer
21Proffer — To proffer (sometimes profer) means to offer evidence in support of an argument, or elements of an affirmative defense or offense, often at trial. A party with the burden of proof must proffer sufficient evidence to carry that burden.For example …
22offer — /ˈɒfə / (say ofuh) verb (t) 1. to present for acceptance or rejection; proffer: to offer someone a cigarette. 2. to put forward for consideration: to offer a suggestion. 3. to make a show of intention (to do something): we did not offer to go… …
23proffer — 1. noun a) An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship. b) Essay; attempt. 2. verb a) …
24offer — 1. verb 1) Chris offered another suggestion Syn: put forward, proffer, provide, give, present, come up with, suggest, extend, recommend, propose, advance, submit, tender, render Ant …
25proffer — [[t]prɒ̱fə(r)[/t]] proffers, proffering, proffered 1) VERB If you proffer something to someone, you hold it towards them so that they can take it or touch it. [FORMAL] [V n] He rose and proffered a silver box full of cigarettes. [Also V n to n]… …
26offer — I. v. a. 1. Present, tender, proffer. 2. Exhibit, proffer, put forward. 3. Furnish, propose, propound, show, give, move. 4. Sacrifice, immolate, present. 5. Bid (as price). II. v. n. 1 …
27proffer — UK [ˈprɒfə(r)] / US [ˈprɑfər] verb [transitive] Word forms proffer : present tense I/you/we/they proffer he/she/it proffers present participle proffering past tense proffered past participle proffered formal 1) to offer someone something by… …
28offer — I To bring to or before; to present for acceptance or rejection; to hold out or proffer; to make a proposal to; to exhibit something that may be taken or received or not. To attempt or endeavor; to make an effort to effect some object, as, to… …
29proffer — prof|fer [ˈprɔfə US ˈpra:fər] v [T] formal [Date: 1200 1300; : Anglo French; Origin: profrer, from Old French poroffrir, from por forward + offrir to offer ] 1.) to offer something to someone, especially by holding it out in your hands ▪ Sarah… …
30proffer — verb (T) formal 1 to offer something to someone, especially by holding it out in your hands: Sarah sipped from the glass proffered by the attendant. | proffer sb sth: Poirot proffered him a cigarette. 2 to give someone advice, an explanation, etc …
