PROFFERS Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of proffer

as in proposals

something which is presented for consideration a generous proffer of his baronial estate for the charity gala

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verb

present tense third-person singular of proffer

as in offers

to put before another for acceptance or consideration proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise

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as in suggests

to set before the mind for consideration proffered a novel solution for getting themselves out of debt

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Recent Examples of proffers

Noun

What Brooks proffers is not the philosophy these queries require but a kind of pharmacology—a pill designed to alleviate every last pang. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026

Verb

Bridgers proffers the second of the film’s most impressive transformations when Del is occasionally pressed into service to perform as an underage boy — changing her body language, her gait and, again, her voice. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 Their 50-acre estate in the center of Rutherford is home to Bordeaux varieties, including the Malbec used to make this sophisticated rosé, which proffers a nose of raspberry, clementine, and freesia. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 Planted over 10 acres, the vineyard proffers stunning views and pairs vinos with charcuterie for leisurely afternoons. — Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026 The secretary of state’s office is is not the stuff of dreams, but winning it proffers statewide name recognition. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 Saunders proffers no evidence that Boone, say, wrestled with the responsibilities of leadership, or was charming or generous, or cared to do anything with other people but dominate them. — Julius Taranto, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026 Emily Griesinger of the Azusa Pacific University proffers a different point of view. — JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffers

Noun

Gallego’s sweeping proposals certainly look like the policy engine undergirding a 2028 presidential campaign.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The motion calls for allocating millions of dollars annually to fully fund nine county-run self-help legal centers that assist people navigating the restraining order process, among other proposals.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of proposals

Verb

The pool has shallow areas for little ones to play in, and the Opium Spa offers treatments tailored to kids and teens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
What’s happening offers a snapshot of what may be coming for many other cities, as climate change meets urban water systems built for a very different world.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of offers

Verb

Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
The project is predicated on the theme that the title suggests — love of self, love of others, love for her daughter Hazel — while embracing a swath of styles spanning quiet storm to smooth, finger-snapped R&B.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggests

Noun

Reddit threads abound with fertility playlist suggestions and Bareilles’ addition to the canon doesn’t go unnoticed.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI have said their advanced AI products need to be regulated, and company representatives at the hearing expressed openness to some of the Council's suggestions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of suggestions

Verb

That range gives a launcher positioned on Yonaguni the ability to threaten ships operating across a substantial area around the island and toward Taiwan.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Everyone here almost too respectfully gives one another their turn to speak, the conversation rarely fomenting into argument or overlapping chatter.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of gives

Verb

Now suppose the group of 300 proposes its own three-person slate.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Lula proposes preserving Brazil’s autonomy by simultaneously strengthening ties with all major powers and engaging in multilateral diplomacy as much as possible.

— MATIAS SPEKTOR, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of proposes

Verb

The study did not examine cognitively healthy people and does not suggest that glucosamine poses a risk to those who take it for joint health.

— Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Dozens of flights to and from Catalina Island have crashed over the years, with pilots saying the airport poses its share of challenges.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026