Proffering: meaning, definitions and examples

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proffering

 

[ หˆprษ’f.ษ™r.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

offering something

Proffering refers to the act of offering or providing something for someone else to accept or consider. It often implies a sense of giving something voluntarily and respectfully. In various contexts, proffering can involve suggestions, assistance, or tangible items such as gifts or proposals. This term is frequently used in formal settings where the act of offering is significant or carries weight.

Synonyms

offering, presenting, providing, suggesting

Examples of usage

  • She was proffering her help to the committee.
  • The speaker was proffering new ideas for discussion.
  • He proffered a solution to the ongoing problem.
  • They were proffering their opinions during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "proffering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oferecendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเฅเคคเคพเคตเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช anbieten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menawarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะฟะพะฝัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oferowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆไพ›ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท offrir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ofrecer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teklif etme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ๊ณตํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุฏูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nabรญzenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ponรบkanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆไพ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ponujanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ boรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‹ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒแƒ–แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™klif etmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ofrecer

Etymology

The word 'proffer' has its roots in the Middle English term 'proferen', which comes from the Old French 'profer' and ultimately traces back to the Latin 'proferre' ('pro-' meaning 'before' and 'ferre' meaning 'to carry' or 'to bring'). This etymology reflects the idea of bringing something forward to someone. Over the centuries, the term has evolved in English usage to specifically denote the act of offering or presenting something in a respectful or formal manner. It gained prominence during the late Middle Ages and Renaissance when polite society emphasized the nuances of giving and offering in social interactions. Today, 'proffering' is often used in both spoken and written forms, especially in contexts that demand a level of decorum, such as in legal, academic, or corporate environments.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,049 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.