Proffer
(verb)
- To offer something, typically in a friendly or helpful way.
- To present or submit something for consideration.
- To put something forward for acceptance or rejection.
Origin:
From middle english profren, from old french proferer, from latin profferre ("to bring forward, offer"), from pro- ("forward") + offerre ("to bring, offer").
Examples:
- He proffered his help to the old lady.
- She proffered her resignation letter to the manager.
- The lawyer proffered evidence to the court.
- The company proffered a new proposal to the union.
- He proffered a solution to the problem.