proffer
/ˈprɒfər/
prof · fer
ˈprɒf · ər
English Definition
v. to offer; present; extend
Significado en Español
ofrecer, presentar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đề nghị, đưa ra
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Example Sentence
He proffered his assistance to the old woman.
他向老妇人提供帮助。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro- (forward) + offer (provide) → to proffer, offer.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In a gesture of goodwill, the diplomat decided to proffer his assistance in the peace negotiations.
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A
offer
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B
demand
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C
withdraw
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D
ignore
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A — offer.
“proffer” means v. to offer; present; extend
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
As a sign of peace, she chose to ______ her hand to her old rival.
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A
withdraw
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B
snatch
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C
proffer
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D
refuse
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C — proffer.
“proffer” means v. to offer; present; extend
Common questions about “proffer”
What does “proffer” mean?
proffer — v. to offer; present; extend. In Chinese: 提供；提出.
How do you pronounce “proffer”?
proffer is pronounced /ˈprɒfər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: prof · fer.
How do you use “proffer” in a sentence?
He proffered his assistance to the old woman. (他向老妇人提供帮助。)
What are synonyms for “proffer”?
offer, present — all close in meaning to proffer (v. to offer; present; extend).
Is “proffer” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. proffer appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “proffer”?
pro- (forward) + offer (provide) → to proffer, offer.
