Negotiate
To bargain with others to reach an agreement on terms; to discuss and arrange terms of a deal. It can also mean to manage or navigate through obstacles by discussion and cooperation.
verbNegotiate
To bargain with others to reach an agreement on terms; to discuss and arrange terms of a deal. It can also mean to manage or navigate through obstacles by discussion and cooperation.
verbImagine This
Imagine two neighbors planning to share the cost of a driveway repair. They propose different splits, offer concessions, and finally agree on a fair contribution from each side after several back-and-forth discussions.
Sounds Like
nih-GOH-shee-ate
Looks Like
negotiation
Remember This
Negotiation is about give-and-take and reaching a mutually acceptable outcome, not about forcing the other party to concede all terms.
Other Forms
Connect With
bargain, deal, compromise, diplomacy, mediates, settle
Note
Use 'negotiate' with people or terms (negotiate a contract, negotiate a salary, negotiate with a seller). Do not confuse with 'concede' or 'demand'; negotiation implies dialogue and compromise.
Study Deeper
- The union and the company negotiated a new contract after weeks of talks.
- She negotiated a lower price for the car by presenting competing offers and a payment plan.
From Latin negotium meaning 'business, task' via Old French negocier, meaning to deal with or conduct business.
Mnemonic: NEED Exchange Give Offers Terms End. Use NEGOtiATE as a reminder that negotiating is about Need, Exchange, Give-and-Take, and ending with an Agreement.
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Compromise
verbTo settle differences by making concessions during negotiation; or to expose to risk or harm by allowing protections, standards, or integrity to be weakened.
Abandon
verbTo give up completely, to desert or leave behind, or to relinquish a claim, plan, or responsibility.
Abate
verbTo decrease in amount or intensity; to reduce or end something.
Abolish
verbTo formally end or repeal a system, practice, or institution; to officially put an end to something established.
Abridge
verbTo shorten (a text, speech, or other work) by omitting parts; to condense.
Abscond
verbTo depart secretly or flee, especially to avoid detection or arrest.