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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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If it deems Paramount’s superior, it is likely to begin negotiations with Paramount on a deal while giving Netflix four business days to respond with a counteroffer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

Paramount Skydance presented a $77.9 billion counteroffer Monday.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

Israeli officials said that the Hamas counteroffer was not acceptable, but they have agreed to keep negotiating.

From New York Times • May 7, 2024

It is also a matter of whether the teams are worth anywhere near the $500 million counteroffer that D.C.

From Slate • Jan. 31, 2024

Maybe you should ask me for a counteroffer.

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

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