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NEGOTIATE
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I. (verb)
Verb forms
Present simple: I / you / we / they negotiate ... he / she / it negotiates
Past simple: negotiated
Past participle: negotiated
-ing form: negotiating
Sense 1
Meaning:
Discuss the terms of an arrangement
Example:
They negotiated the sale of the house
Synonyms:
negociate; negotiate; talk terms
Classified under:
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing
Hypernyms (to "negotiate" is one way to...):
discuss; hash out; talk over (speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "negotiate"):
arbitrate; intercede; intermediate; liaise; mediate (act between parties with a view to reconciling differences)
renegociate; renegotiate (revise the terms of in order to limit or regain excess profits gained by the contractor)
bargain; dicker (negotiate the terms of an exchange)
broker (act as a broker)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Sentence examples:
Sam and Sue negotiate
Sam wants to negotiate with Sue
Derivation:
negotiable (legally transferable to the ownership of another)
negotiable (able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise)
negotiant (someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement))
negotiation (a discussion intended to produce an agreement)
negotiator (someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement))
Sense 2
Meaning:
Succeed in passing through, around, or over
Example:
The hiker negociated the high mountain pass
Synonyms:
negociate; negotiate
Classified under:
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming
Hypernyms (to "negotiate" is one way to...):
pass (go across or through)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
Context examples:
Your ruler, action Mars, will contact Jupiter on November 12, and you may negotiate a profitable deal or see an increase in your paycheck due to the work you did on an important project.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
If you write for a living or regularly negotiate deals, you will be especially busy now.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
If you are negotiating a new job or taking on a new client, your timing is perfect.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
You will likely be able to negotiate a raise, better salary for a new job, or a solid fee for a new project you are being tapped for.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
You may be negotiating a new position, a fee for a special assignment, or an order for your goods or services.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
This is a day to devote to signing a contract, negotiating a deal, traveling, or giving a speech.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
If you are negotiating for company benefits, this is the right time to do so.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Chances are, if you are negotiating a new salary or a raise, the compensation on offer will knock your socks off.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
If you need a mortgage or want to negotiate company benefits, like better health insurance than the one you have now, this month would be a good time to tackle that question.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Next, circle March 20, a perfect day to sign papers or to negotiate or arbitrate a major financial deal.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
