Synonyms for

Barter

Verb / ˈbɑ:rtɜ: / Another word for barter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To trade goods or services without the use of money.

Synonyms & similar words

trade swop swap exchange swap trade negotiate bargain deal haggle sell purchase buy acquire transfer traffic commerce transaction interchange reciprocity give-and-take trading

Example sentences

  1. I bartered my old bike for a skateboard.
  2. The two friends bartered their lunch items.
  3. The farmer bartered his crops for tools.
  4. We decided to barter since we didn't have any money.
  5. The artist bartered her paintings for food.

Quotes

  • Barter... has ever been found the most effectual way to humble an overbearing enemy and to carry on a severe and successful war. - Richard Cobden
  • Barter is common between strangers and occurs along supply chains, and informally between friends and family. - Wikipedia
  • The practice of barter and trade is one of the oldest ways of doing business in the world. - Rick Levin

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