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overtures

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o·ver·ture  (vr-chr)
n.
1. Music
a. An instrumental composition intended especially as an introduction to an extended work, such as an opera or oratorio.
b. A similar orchestral work intended for independent concert performance.
2. An introductory section or part, as of a poem; a prelude.
3. An act, offer, or proposal that indicates readiness to undertake a course of action or open a relationship.
tr.v. o·ver·tured, o·ver·tur·ing, o·ver·tures
1. To present as an introduction or proposal.
2. To present or make an offer or proposal to.

[Middle English, opening, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *pertra, alteration (influenced by Latin cperre, to cover) of Latin apertra, from apertus, past participle of aperre, to open; see wer-4 in Indo-European roots.]
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plural noun approach, offer, advance, proposal, appeal, invitation, tender, proposition, opening move, conciliatory move << OPPOSITE rejection

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He cherished no resentments, and his anger gone, was quick to make overtures for reconciliation.
Weston to be one of your victims,' said I, with affected indifference, 'you will have to make such overtures yourself that you will find it difficult to draw back when he asks you to fulfil the expectations you have raised.
Tom watched the little lady a great deal, before he ventured on any overtures towards acquaintanceship.
 
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