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Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Negotiation and Discussion

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to negotiation and discussion such as "bargain", "debate", and "compromise".

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Categorized English Verbs of Verbal Action

to discuss the terms of an agreement or try to reach one

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to talk
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to discuss a particular thing with someone, especially something that is important or serious

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to come to an agreement after a dispute by reducing demands

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to negotiate the terms of a contract, sale, or similar arrangement for a better agreement, price, etc.

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to parley
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to discuss the terms of an agreement with an opposing side, usually an enemy

Ex: The negotiators parleyed with the union representatives , reaching a compromise on the labor dispute .
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to haggle
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to negotiate, typically over the price of goods or services

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to negotiate over the price of goods or services

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to dicker
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to negotiate with someone, particularly about the price of something

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to broker
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to help make deals or agreements between different parties

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to officially resolve a disagreement between people

Ex: The parents asked their older child arbitrate the argument between their younger siblings .
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to clinch
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to decisively conclude something, such as an argument or a contract

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to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

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to debate
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to formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting

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to provide a valid reason or explanation for an action, decision, or belief, usually something that others consider wrong

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to reason
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to present justifications or explanations for a particular idea, decision, conclusion, etc.

Ex: reasoned that the project 's success depended on clear communication and collaboration .
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to provide reasons to make an action or situation seem acceptable

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to provide explanations or reasons for a particular situation or set of circumstances

Ex: It 's important account for the factors that led to the project 's delay .
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to create reasonable explanations for behaviors, decisions, or actions, especially when they may not truly represent the real motives

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to discuss thoroughly and understand all the details of something

Ex: talked through the idea with her colleagues for improvements .
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to thoroughly discuss something, particularly to reach an agreement or make a decision

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