"offeree" meaning in English

See offeree in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ɒfəˈɹiː/ [UK], /ɑfɚˈɹi/ [US] Forms: offerees [plural]
Etymology: Etymology tree English offer English -ee English offeree From offer + -ee. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:af|offer|-ee<id:object of action>|text=+|tree=1}} Etymology tree English offer English -ee English offeree From offer + -ee. Head templates: {{en-noun}} offeree (plural offerees)
  1. One to whom an offer is made. Translations (party who has the power of acceptance): 受要約人 /受要约人 (Chinese Mandarin), tarjouksen saaja (Finnish)

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