overtures

the company made overtures to acquire the smaller firm.

initial overtures to negotiate a peace treaty were unsuccessful.

he extended overtures of friendship to his former rivals.

despite their differences, they exchanged overtures regarding collaboration.

the government welcomed overtures from international mediators.

she rejected his overtures with a polite but firm refusal.

the ambassador initiated overtures to improve bilateral relations.

their overtures towards a partnership were met with caution.

we received several overtures regarding the potential merger.

the union made overtures to management seeking better benefits.

the team responded positively to the manager's overtures.