Both Uses of
proffer
in
Brave New World
- But all he did was to say, "No, thank you," and fend off the proffered tube of tablets.†
p. 54..4 *
- Bernard pushed away the proffered glass impatiently.†
p. 89..9
Definition:
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(proffer) to offer somethingin various senses, including:
- to hold something out for someone to take
- to offer a suggestion for acceptance or rejection
- to offer a good or service for sale
- to offer a gift
- to offer peace or friendship