negotiate
Translation
to negotiate, to bargain
Examples
They are trying to negotiate a peace treaty.
They are trying to negotiate a peace treaty.
We need to negotiate with the other party.
We need to negotiate with the other party.
The driver negotiated the sharp turn.
The driver negotiated the sharp turn.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to negotiate (sth.) They are trying to negotiate a peace treaty.
((with sb.)) ((for/about sth.)) to negotiate (with sb.) (for/about sth.) We need to negotiate with the other party.
((sth.)) to successfully travel through (a difficult route) The driver negotiated the sharp turn.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Latin 'negotiatus', past participle of 'negotiari' (to carry on business), from 'negotium' (business), which is 'nec-' (not) + 'otium' (leisure).
Memory Tips
Business is 'not leisure' (nec-otium), so you have to 'negotiate' to get things done. Remember this origin.