To bring or put forward; hold forth.
                  
                
                  
                    
                    To hold forth so that a person may take; offer for acceptance: as, to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer friendship.
                  
                
                  
                    
                    Synonyms To tender, volunteer, propose.
                  
                
                  
                    
                    To dodge.
                  
                
                  
                    noun. 
                    An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another: as, proffers of peace or friendship.
                  
                
                  
                    noun. 
                    In law, an offer or endeavor to proceed in an action.
                  
                
                  
                    noun. 
                    An essay; an attempt.
                  
                
                  
                    noun. 
                    A rabbit-burrow.
                  
                
                  
                    noun. 
                    Synonyms Tender, proposal.