Meaning & use
Counterproposal
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A proposal put forward in response to another proposal, typically offering different terms, especially during negotiations.
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The union rejected the company's offer and submitted a counterproposal the following week.
Instead of accepting the asking price, the buyers made a counterproposal.
A note on using this word
Counterproposals are a normal part of negotiation, often exchanged multiple times before both sides reach an agreement.
Words with a similar meaning
counteroffer
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Words with an opposite meaning
original proposal
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