proffered

verb

Definition of profferednext
past tense of proffer
1
as in offered
to put before another for acceptance or consideration proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise

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2
as in suggested
to set before the mind for consideration proffered a novel solution for getting themselves out of debt

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffered
  1. suggested
  2. gave
  3. proposed
Verb
  • Thus, suggested remedies by the AI might be based on myths and completely unverified sources.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Some Chinese defense scholars have suggested that the PLA must devolve decision-making power down the chain of command in order to take full advantage of emerging technologies.
    Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of suggested
Verb
  • The combination of her influence, teenage rebellion and the blueprints left by his favorite artists gave him a confidence that became foundational.
    Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The singer Cher evacuated to a hotel on Monday night along with her pets, according to her publicist, who gave no other details.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gave
Verb
  • So far, the company has proposed to build two restaurants in Wilson County, two in Davidson County and an onsite restaurant to be built with the corporate hub in Franklin.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Starbucks said in a statement that the union had proposed an immediate increase in the minimum wage of hourly partners by 64%, as well as an overall 77% raise over the duration of a three-year contract.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of proposed
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