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negotiate

Pronunciation: [nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt]

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Learn how to use negotiate in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “reach agreement”

(verb) to talk with someone to try to come to an agreement. It's like when you and a friend are discussing what game to play, and you both share your ideas to find one you both like.

Example

They negotiated a fair price for the car they wanted to buy.

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The two sides did not negotiate well, and neither was happy with the outcome.

Example

How do you plan to negotiate the terms of the contract?

Context: “business”

(verb) to discuss the details of a business deal or contract. When companies want to work together, they negotiate to decide how the partnership will work.

Example

The company successfully negotiated a new contract with the supplier.

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They failed to negotiate the contract terms before the deadline.

Example

What issues do you need to negotiate in your meeting?

How to pronounce negotiate

Pronunciation: [nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt]

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