barter
Translation
to barter, to trade
Examples
They had to barter for food with their jewelry.
They had to barter for food with their jewellery.
He bartered his watch for a new coat.
He bartered his watch for a new coat.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) for ((sth.)) to exchange (sth.) for (sth.) They bartered grain for tools.
with ((sb.)) for ((sth.)) to trade with (sb.) for (sth.) He bartered with the farmer for some eggs.
Similar Words
trade, swap, exchange
Etymology
From Old French 'barater', meaning 'to deceive, to exchange'.
Memory Tips
Think of trading goods at a 'bar' instead of using money. It's a 'bar-trade'.