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.
negotiator
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a word derived from
negotiate.
Example Sentences
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As back-channel compromise talks collapsed, negotiator Richard Ravitch summed up the mutual frustration to a union official in few words: “What a mess.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Drolma, Wu said, was a tough negotiator, but it was worth it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Meanwhile, Apple suppliers came to know Cook as a ruthless negotiator who was able to help secure components at cheap prices.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
Thailand's head negotiator, Thanat Suwannanon, told local media this week the attacks may be intended to gain the upper hand in the next round of talks.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Lolo can help me pick a good bike, plus Papi’s usually a good negotiator.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
