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proffer
- 13c., from Anglo-Fr. profrier, O.Fr. poroffrir, from por- "forth" (from L. pro-) + offrir "to offer," from L. offerre (see offer).
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~ v 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 (the proffered invitation) - proffer n ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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(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 ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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I. transitive verb (~ed; ~ing) Etymology: Middle English profren, from Anglo-French profrer, proffrir, porofrir, from por- forth (from Latin pro-) + offrir to offer — more at pro- Date: 14th century to present for acceptance ; tender, offer II. noun Date: 14th century offer, suggestion ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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v. & n. --v.tr. (esp. as proffered adj.) offer (a gift, services, a hand, etc.). --n. literary an offer or proposal. Etymology: ME f. AF & OF proffrir (as PRO-(1), offrir OFFER) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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1. книж. предложение proffers of peace —- предложения мира 2. книж. предлагать to proffer one's services —- предложить свои услуги we proffered regrets at having to leave so early —- мы выразили сожаление, что нам приходится уходить так рано ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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1. noun предложение 2. v. предлагать Syn: see offer PROFFER a begging bow! пускать шапку по кругу ...Англо-русский словарь
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