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bargained

 

[ ˈbɑːrɡɪnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

negotiation process

Bargained refers to the act of negotiating or discussing the terms of an agreement, typically to reach a mutually beneficial outcome. It involves give-and-take between parties, where concessions may be made to achieve a desired result. Bargaining is common in various scenarios, such as business deals, purchasing goods, or resolving disputes. Effective bargaining skills can lead to better deals and improved relations between parties involved.

Synonyms

compromised, discussed, haggled, negotiated, settled.

Examples of usage

  • They bargained for a lower price on the car.
  • After hours of discussion, they finally bargained a fair deal.
  • She bargained with the vendor at the market to save money.
  • The two countries bargained over trade tariffs.

Translations

Translations of the word "bargained" in other languages:

🇵🇹 negociado

🇮🇳 बातचीत किया गया

🇩🇪 verhandelt

🇮🇩 ditawar

🇺🇦 узгоджено

🇵🇱 negocjowany

🇯🇵 交渉された

🇫🇷 négocié

🇪🇸 negociado

🇹🇷 pazarlık yapılmış

🇰🇷 협상된

🇸🇦 تم التفاوض عليه

🇨🇿 vyjednáno

🇸🇰 vyjednané

🇨🇳 谈判过的

🇸🇮 pogajano

🇮🇸 samþykkt

🇰🇿 келісілген

🇬🇪 მოლაპარაკებული

🇦🇿 müzakirə olunmuş

🇲🇽 negociado

Etymology

The word 'bargain' originates from the Middle English term 'bargaynen', which means to arrange or trade. This term itself evolved from the Anglo-French word 'baraggnier', which referred to the act of making a deal. The root of the term can be traced further back to Old French and possibly Latin, correlating with themes of trade and negotiation. Over the centuries, 'bargain' has influenced English legal and economic terminology, emphasizing its role in commerce and interpersonal negotiations. Its current connotation embodies the dynamic process of reaching agreements and compromising between parties, a practice that remains central to economic interactions in diverse cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,694, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.