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negotiate

intermediateB2

/nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/ · ne-go-ti-ate

To discuss something in order to reach an agreement.

Meanings

verbformal

To discuss something in order to reach an agreement.

کسی چیز پر بات چیت کرنا تاکہ ایک معاہدے پر پہنچا جا سکے۔

مذاکرہ کرنا

mzaakira karna

Synonyms

discussbargainconferبات چیت کرنامذاکرہ کرناسودا کرنا

Antonyms

refuserejectdisagreeانکار کرنارد کرنااختلاف کرنا

Common Collocations

  • negotiate a deal
  • negotiate terms
  • negotiate peace

Example Sentences

They decided to negotiate with the suppliers for better prices.

انہوں نے سپلائرز کے ساتھ بہتر قیمتوں کے لئے مذاکرہ کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

unhon ne suppliers ke sath behtar qeematon ke liye mzaakira karne ka faisla kiya.

The two countries are set to negotiate a new trade agreement.

دونوں ملک ایک نئے تجارتی معاہدے پر مذاکرہ کرنے والے ہیں۔

donon mulk ek naye tijarati mawaqeed par mzaakira karne wale hain.

She learned how to negotiate effectively during the workshop.

اس نے ورکشاپ کے دوران مؤثر طریقے سے مذاکرہ کرنا سیکھا۔

us ne workshop ke doran mo'asar tareeqay se mzaakira karna seekha.

Easily Confused With

mediate:To mediate refers to intervening in a dispute to help reach an agreement, while to negotiate is to directly discuss terms.

Word Family

negotiation
nounمذاکرہ
negotiator
nounمذاکرہ کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'negotiation' as negotiating a knot to make it easier to untie.

Picture two people shaking hands over a contract.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "negotiari" — to carry on business

First known use: 16th century

The word entered the English language in the late 16th century from Latin, meaning to conduct business.