arbitrate
Translation
to arbitrate, to mediate, to adjudicate
Examples
He was asked to arbitrate the dispute.
He was asked to arbitrate the dispute.
A committee will arbitrate between the two sides.
A committee will arbitrate between the two sides.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to arbitrate (sth.) He was asked to arbitrate the dispute.
((between sb./sth.)) to arbitrate between (sb./sth.) A committee will arbitrate between the two sides.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mediate, adjudicate, judge, settle
Etymology
From Latin 'arbitrari' meaning 'to judge', related to 'arbiter' (judge).
Memory Tips
An 'arbiter' is a person who 'arbitrates'. Think of a referee in a sports game.