1 C1 formal
to offer or present something to someone for consideration or acceptance
"The committee proffered up several solutions to the funding problem."
separable
proffer up
C1 formal separable transitive
to present or offer something formally
In plain English
to give or show something for others to consider
What does "proffer up" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic formal
to produce something such as an excuse or explanation, often in response to criticism
"He proffered up a weak excuse for missing the deadline."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
Literally, to hold something forward and up.
Actually means
to give or show something for others to consider
Usage tip
Formal and somewhat literary. Often used with explanations, apologies, evidence, and suggestions.
Words that pair with "proffer up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
an explanation an apology evidence advice a suggestion excuses
How to conjugate "proffer up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
proffer up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
proffers up
he/she/it
Past simple
proffered up
yesterday
Past participle
proffered up
have + pp
-ing form
proffering up
continuous
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