counteroffer
noun
coun·ter·of·fer
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌȯ-fər 
-ˌä-fər
: a return offer made by one who has rejected an offer
Examples of counteroffer in a Sentence
He turned down the deal and came back with a counteroffer asking for more money.
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Even in ideal conditions, selling a business takes time; a 10- to 12-month timeline is typical, including multiple offers and counteroffers.
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Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Because of an internal leadership crisis, among other failings, the Palestinians presented no detailed counteroffer.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Sherin Olivero, a city official, said the counteroffer was based on an appraisal done by Semple Appraisals Inc.
—Krissy Waite, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
The counteroffer also expressed that the county wants to have the ability to use Paycor Stadium facilities.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Because of an internal leadership crisis, among other failings, the Palestinians presented no detailed counteroffer.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Sherin Olivero, a city official, said the counteroffer was based on an appraisal done by Semple Appraisals Inc.
—Krissy Waite, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
The counteroffer also expressed that the county wants to have the ability to use Paycor Stadium facilities.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for counteroffer
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“Counteroffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counteroffer. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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counteroffer
noun
coun·ter·of·fer
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌȯ-fər
: an offer that is made in response to another and that has additional or differing terms
Note: Under common law, a counteroffer does not constitute an acceptance of an offer and is often considered a rejection of the offer.
counteroffer
intransitive verb
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