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- pronunciation:
- n
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
negotiates, negotiating, negotiated |
| definition: |
to bargain or come to terms with another party or parties.
Workers and management have finally begun to negotiate.If the price is too high, try negotiating with the seller.- synonyms:
- bargain
- similar words:
- chaffer, deal, haggle, palter, parley
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| related words: |
consult, contract, decide, dicker, mediate, meet halfway |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to settle the terms of (a loan, contract, or the like) by discussion.
The actor is still negotiating his contract with the studio.- synonyms:
- settle
- similar words:
- agree, arrange, conclude, consummate, contract, decide, discuss
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| definition 2: |
to transact or conduct (a sale, exchange, or the like).
Their lawyer helped to negotiate the sale of the property.- synonyms:
- transact
- similar words:
- accomplish, carry off, carry out, conduct, execute, orchestrate, parlay
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| definition 3: |
to accomplish, cope with, or go over or through successfully.
After her surgery, she negotiated the stairs with difficulty.- synonyms:
- handle, hurdle, manage
- similar words:
- accomplish, clear, cope with, deal with, pass
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| definition 4: |
to sell or transfer title to (securities).
- similar words:
- assign, consign, convert, convey, exchange, sell, trade, transfer
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| related words: |
mediate, traverse |
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| derivation: |
negotiator (n.) |
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