Why be mundane and offer something when you can take it a step further?
proffer (prof·fer): / PROF er /
verb
(1) to hold something out for acceptance; to offer, present, or tender
(2) to propose something
noun
(1) something offered for consideration; a proposal or offer
(2) the act of proffering
[From Old French proffrir meaning “to offer forth,” from French offrir meaning “to offer.”]
Usage: I believe George Bush proffered the forced resignation of Donald Rumsfeld to show he finally heard the recalcitrant voice of the American people.
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