negotiate

[ni-goh-shee-eyt] / nɪˈgoʊ ʃiˌeɪt /

VERB

bargain, discuss

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agree arrange confer consult debate haggle handle mediate settle work out

STRONG

accommodate adjudicate adjust arbitrate compose concert conciliate connect contract covenant deal dicker intercede manage moderate network parley referee stipulate swap transact treat umpire

WEAK

bring to terms bury the hatchet come across with cut a deal hammer out a deal horse-trade make a deal make peace make terms step in work out a deal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse contend disagree mix up

STRONG

deny disarrange ignore keep refuse unsuit upset

WEAK

remain stay

VERB

traverse, cross

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear pass

STRONG

hurdle overleap surmount vault

WEAK

get around get over get past leap over pass through

Antonyms

WEAK

remain stay

Example Sentences

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For a week, the pair price-shopped a dozen dealers, negotiating across several states and haggling for lower prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

This was apparently one of the sticking points over the weekend as Kiffin negotiated his exit.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Super Conference would provide leverage to negotiate a master contract with major TV networks and streamers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Former slaves sought to work for themselves and negotiate wages.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is also accused of attempting to negotiate more favourable coverage from two Israeli media outlets in two other cases.

From Barron's