verb
- past tense of proffer; offered or presented for acceptance
Usage: formal
Examples
- She proffered her hand in greeting.
- The diplomat proffered a peace treaty to end the conflict.
- He proffered his resignation after the scandal broke.
- The waiter proffered a selection of desserts.
- The professor proffered several theories to explain the phenomenon.
- She proffered her apologies for the misunderstanding.