Negotiate Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Negotiate [ni-goh-shee-eyt]

VERB

To deal or bargain with others in preparing a contract or a deal as a preliminary to a business deal.
To arrange for settlements of terms.
To manage.
If we say people negotiate with each other, it means they talk about a situation to solve a problem or complete a deal.

Example

"The customers always want to negotiate over the price."

"She went to the market and showed her excellent negotiating skills."

Synonyms

Agree, Arrange, Confer, Consult, Debate, Haggle, Handle, Mediate, Conclude, Deal, Concert, Dicker

Antonyms

Confuse, Contend, Disagree, Deny, Disarrange, Ignore, Keep, Refuse, Unsuit, Upset