proffer

  1. Noun.  An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship.
  2. Noun.  Essay; attempt.
  3. Verb.  To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of; as, to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer friendship.
  4. Verb.  To essay or attempt of one’s own accord; to undertake, or propose to undertake.

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