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:
- talk over
- settle (on or upon)
- horse-trade
- haggle
- dicker
- contract
- renegotiate
- talk
- agree
- hammer out
- argue
- covenant
- palter
- debate
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, bargain,discuss, deal, talk over, settle (on or upon), horse-trade,haggle
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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.
