make an offer

Put forward proposal

To make an offer is to propose terms for a transaction or agreement.

In business and real estate, it means formally stating what you're willing to pay: We made an offer on the house.

The phrase extends to any proposal someone might accept or reject: Let me make you an offer you can't refuse.

Related

lowball · deal · rescindable · negotiation · suggest · rejection · bargaining · acceptance · price · submission · contract · demand · terms · agreement · present · recruit · counteroffer · sweeten the deal

Opposites
transaction initiation

make an offercounter-offer

Alternative proposal in negotiation

negotiation stance

make an offerwalk away

Depart from something

stand pat · hold firm · take it or leave it · close the door · say no

transactional engagement

make an offerpull out

To withdraw or leave

back out · abstain · sit out · pass

Family

make, offer, makes, made, making, maker, makers, remake, remade

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G