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counteroffer

American

[koun-ter-aw-fer, -of-er, koun-ter-aw-fer, -of-er] / ˌkaʊn tərˈɔ fər, -ˈɒf ər, ˈkaʊn tərˌɔ fər, -ˌɒf ər /

noun

an offer or proposal made to offset or substitute for an earlier offer made by another.

counteroffer British

/ ˈkaʊntərˌɒfə /

noun

a response to a bid in which a seller amends his original offer, making it more favourable to the buyer

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Etymology

Origin of counteroffer

First recorded in 1780–90; counter- + offer

Example Sentences

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Diana dismissed the counteroffer as a distraction tactic and nominated candidates to fill all the seats on Genco’s board of directors, setting up a potential proxy fight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Paramount Skydance presented a $77.9 billion counteroffer Monday.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

It’s a counteroffer that Adams should love, the equivalent of a permanent, irrevocable, get-out-of-jail-free card.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2025

“Rejecting Ms. Zucker’s counteroffer does not constitute retaliation,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2024

Maybe you should ask me for a counteroffer.

From Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Doctorow, Cory

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