Profer vs. Proffer

Profer vs. Proffer — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Profer and Proffer

Proferverb

To utter; to pronounce.

Proffernoun

An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender.

Proferverb

To deliver.

Proffernoun

(obsolete) An attempt, an essay.

Profferverb

To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of.

to proffer friendship, a gift, or services

Profferverb

To attempt or essay of one's own accord; to undertake or propose to undertake.

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Proffernoun

a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection;

it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse

Profferverb

present for acceptance or rejection;

She offered us all a cold drink