Synonyms for

Negotiate

Verb / nʌˈgəʊʃi:ˌeɪt / / nɪˈgəʊʃi:ˌeɪt / Another word for negotiate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Synonyms & similar words

negociate talkterms bargain haggle deal compromise settle mediate arbitrate confer discuss parley consult communicate dialogue negociate plead resolve settle talk broker

Synonyms by register

Formal

mediate arbitrate bargain deliberate

Informal

haggle deal cut a deal work out

Literary

parley treat

Antonyms

disagree refuse reject concede surrender yield

Common collocations

  • negotiate a deal
  • negotiate a contract
  • negotiate a settlement
  • negotiate terms
  • negotiate a price
  • negotiate an agreement
  • negotiate a resolution

Word family

noun negotiation
verb negotiate
adjective negotiable
adverb negotiably

Usage note

Often used in the context of business, politics, or personal disputes. Be careful not to confuse with 'mitigate', which means to make something less severe.

Example sentences

  1. The two countries are trying to negotiate a peace treaty.
  2. My parents and I negotiated a later curfew.
  3. I had to negotiate with the seller to get a better price on the car.
  4. The union and management are negotiating a new contract.
  5. Let's negotiate a compromise that works for everyone.

Quotes

  • The best way to negotiate is to be willing to walk away.
  • The art of negotiation is not in the deal you make, but in the deal you walk away from.
  • The most difficult thing in any negotiation, almost, is making sure that you strip it of the emotion and deal with the facts.

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