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proffered


Meanings
  • verb

    to offer or present something for acceptance

    - "He proffered the contract for signing."
    - "She proffered an explanation for her actions."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with proffered
offered , quartered , deterred , terrified
Homophones
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  1. profer (en) : to put forward or propose

  2. profiter (en) : to make a profit

  3. profferer (en) : a person who proffers


Variants
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proffer , proffered , proffering , proffers
Forms
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proffered (past tense and past participle of proffer), proffers (present third person singular of proffer)


Etymology
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mid 15th century. Originally: present (something) for acceptance or inspection.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'proffer' comes from the Latin word 'proferre', which means 'to carry or bring forth'.

  2. In heraldry, a proffer is a symbolic representation of an offer or grant.


Related Concepts
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  1. offer: An offer is a proposal made by one party to another with the intention of creating a binding agreement.

  2. proposition: A proposition is a statement that can be either true or false.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'proffered' is often used in the context of making offers or propositions. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Much Ado About Nothing', Beatrice and Benedick engage in a series of witty exchanges where they proffer insults and propositions to each other.

How to Memorize "proffered"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine offering a contract or an explanation to someone.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'proffered' with 'offering' or 'presenting'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Proffer a Present' to remember the meaning of 'proffered'.


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