negotiate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/

Definition

To try to reach an agreement by discussing something formally.

Examples

• The two countries are negotiating a trade deal.

• We need to negotiate the terms of the contract carefully.

• She successfully negotiated a higher salary for herself.

How to Use negotiate

negotiate with (prepositional phrase)

To discuss with someone in order to reach an agreement. — "The workers negotiated with management for better pay."

negotiate for (prepositional phrase)

To try to get something by discussing it. — "The union is negotiating for higher wages."

negotiate a deal (collocation)

To discuss and reach an agreement on a business deal. — "They successfully negotiated a deal that satisfied both parties."

negotiate terms (collocation)

To discuss and agree on the specific conditions of an arrangement. — "We need to carefully negotiate the terms of the lease."

Synonyms of negotiate

Words with a similar meaning to negotiate:

• discuss
• bargain
• mediate
• arbitrate

Antonyms of negotiate

Words with the opposite meaning to negotiate:

• concede
• surrender

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