negotiate (Meaning)
negotiate (v)
discuss the terms of an arrangement
succeed in passing through, around, or over
negotiate (v. i.)
To transact business; to carry on trade.
To treat with another respecting purchase and sale or some business affair; to bargain or trade; as, to negotiate with a man for the purchase of goods or a farm.
To hold intercourse respecting a treaty, league, or convention; to treat with, respecting peace or commerce; to conduct communications or conferences.
To intrigue; to scheme.
negotiate (v. t.)
To carry on negotiations concerning; to procure or arrange for by negotiation; as, to negotiate peace, or an exchange.
To transfer for a valuable consideration under rules of commercial law; to sell; to pass.
Synonyms & Antonyms of negotiate
Synonyms:
- dicker
- contract
- renegotiate
- covenant
- argue
- palter
- talk
- talk over
- horse-trade
- hammer out
- settle (on or upon)
- debate
- agree
- haggle
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
negotiate Sentence Examples
- The diplomat skillfully negotiated a ceasefire between the warring factions.
- The union leaders and the company representatives met to negotiate a new contract.
- The sales team successfully negotiated a favorable agreement with the client.
- The politician negotiated a compromise that satisfied both conservative and liberal voters.
- The couple negotiated the terms of their divorce amicably.
- The students negotiated with the professor for an extension on their assignment.
- The real estate agent negotiated a lower price on the house for the buyer.
- The hostage negotiator worked tirelessly to secure the release of the captives.
- The peace talks between the two countries were facilitated by a team of experienced negotiators.
- The business partners negotiated a joint venture that would combine their strengths.
FAQs About the word negotiate
discuss the terms of an arrangement, succeed in passing through, around, or overTo transact business; to carry on trade., To treat with another respecting purch
arrange, conclude, concert, deal,discuss, bargain, dicker, contract, renegotiate, covenant
scamp, fumble, bungle, louse up, fumble, scamp, mishandle, goof (up), mishandle, louse up
The diplomat skillfully negotiated a ceasefire between the warring factions.
The union leaders and the company representatives met to negotiate a new contract.
The sales team successfully negotiated a favorable agreement with the client.
The politician negotiated a compromise that satisfied both conservative and liberal voters.
