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negotiated

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //nəˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪtəd// UK //nɪɡˈəʊʃɪˌeɪtɪd// ne·go·ti·at·ed

v. to discuss something with someone else to reach an agreement. You use this when you want to find a solution that works for both sides, like a price or a contract.

v. to confer with another party to reach a formal agreement or settlement. Often used in legal, political, or commercial contexts to describe the process of compromise.


SIMPLE

They negotiated a better price for the car.

CONTEXTUAL

The union and the management negotiated for several hours before agreeing on a new pay structure.

COMPLEX

Diplomats negotiated a delicate ceasefire that allowed humanitarian aid to reach the besieged city while maintaining the security of the border.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive when followed by the outcome ('negotiated a deal') or intransitive when followed by 'with' or 'for'.

Pitfall

they negotiated about the contractthey negotiated the contractWhen referring to the document or deal itself, the verb is transitive and does not require 'about'.

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