negotiate
verb (used without object)
to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.
negotiated
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past participleof negotiate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof negotiate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
negotiateverb (used without object)to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.
Example Sentences
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That deal, to be negotiated over the coming months, aims to codify cooperation in a range of areas, including defense, critical minerals and energy.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
While exact provisions are still being negotiated, the expectation is that the credit will be stackable with states’ incentives — similar to how Canada’s tax credit works.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Similar deals at Audi and Porsche brought German job losses negotiated by Blume’s team to 50,000, out of a global workforce of around 680,000 at the end of 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
I’ve successfully negotiated for a cheaper plan with my internet provider.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
I said I hoped that a climate conducive to a negotiated settlement could soon be achieved, ending the need for the armed struggle.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
