Proffered

Pronunciation: /ˈprɑfərd/

Definitions of proffered

verb to offer or present for acceptance

Example Sentences

A1 She proffered a handshake when they met for the first time.

A2 He proffered his resignation after the disagreement with his boss.

B1 The company proffered a generous severance package to the laid-off employees.

B2 The lawyer proffered a plea deal to the defendant in exchange for a lesser sentence.

C1 The diplomat proffered a peace treaty to end the long-standing conflict between the two countries.

C2 The professor proffered his expertise in the field of quantum physics during the international conference.

Examples of proffered in a Sentence

formal The lawyer proffered a settlement offer to the opposing party.

informal He proffered his help with fixing the car.

slang She proffered to cover for her friend at work.

figurative The artist proffered his heart and soul into his latest masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of proffered

• past tense: proffered
• plural: proffered
• comparative: more proffered
• superlative: most proffered
• present tense: proffer
• future tense: will proffer
• perfect tense: have proffered
• continuous tense: is proffering
• singular: proffered
• positive degree: proffered
• infinitive: to proffer
• gerund: proffering
• participle: proffered

Origin and Evolution of proffered

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'proffered' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'poroffrir'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'proffered' has retained its meaning of offering or presenting something for acceptance, but its usage may have evolved in terms of formality or frequency in different contexts.