reoffer
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈriːˌɔːfər/
KK: /riˈɔfər/
noun
Definition
A new offer that is made again after a previous one.
Example
The company decided to make a reoffer to the client after the initial proposal was rejected.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new reoffer on that apartment?
Yeah, I saw it! It seems like a great deal now.
I think it's awesome they decided to do a reoffer instead of just letting it go.
Totally! It gives more people a chance to grab it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
proposal
bid
offer
Antonyms
refusal
withdrawal
rejection
verb
Definition
To present something again for consideration or acceptance, especially in a formal context.
Example
The company decided to reoffer the product after making improvements based on customer feedback.
Tense Forms
Past: reoffered
Past Participle: reoffered
Conversation
I heard they might reoffer those concert tickets next week.
Oh really? That would be great since I missed the last sale.
Yeah, I hope they reoffer them soon because I really want to go.
Root Explanation
Reoffer → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "offer" (from Old English "offrian", meaning to present or give). The word "reoffer" means to present or give something again.
Memory Tip
Think of 'again' ('re-') when you present or give something ('offer') — that's why reoffer means to offer something again.
Visually Confused Words
preoffer
proffer
refer
offer
resuffer
reconfer
greffier