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English verb: negotiate

1. negotiate (communication) discuss the terms of an arrangement


SamplesThey negotiated the sale of the house.


ExamplesSam and Sue negotiate, Sam wants to negotiate with Sue


Synonymsnegociate, talk terms


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)discuss, hash out, talk over


Narrower (hyponym)arbitrate, bargain, broker, dicker, intercede, intermediate, liaise, mediate, renegociate, renegotiate

2. negotiate (motion) succeed in passing through, around, or over


SamplesThe hiker negociated the high mountain pass.


Synonymsnegociate


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)go across, go through, pass









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