negotiate — to discuss something with someone in order to reach an agreement
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to discuss something with someone in order to reach an agreement
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to negotiate with the ice cream truck driver for a family discount.
- Companies often negotiate contracts to secure better business terms.
- The cat somehow negotiated its way through the tiny pet door despite being overweight.
negotiate
VERB[/nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/]
to discuss something with someone in order to reach an agreement
The two companies negotiated for hours before reaching an agreement.
The two countries negotiated to achieve lasting peace.
The two companies negotiated, reached a compromise, and began to cooperate.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'negotiari' meaning 'to do business' or 'to trade,' derived from 'negotium' meaning 'business' or 'affair,' which combines 'neg-' (not) and 'otium' (leisure).
Breakdown
neg- (not) + otium (leisure) + -ate (verb suffix) = negotiate (to conduct business/discussion)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom tried to negotiate with the ice cream truck driver for a family discount.”
“Companies often negotiate contracts to secure better business terms.”
“The cat somehow negotiated its way through the tiny pet door despite being overweight.”
“We need to negotiate the deadline with our project manager.”
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