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Synonyms & Similar Words
negotiated
agreed
settled
compromised
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discussed
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conferred
consulted
contracted
arranged
made a deal
came to terms
reached an agreement
made a pact
stipulated
specified
conditioned
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purchased
acquired
obtained
bought
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exchanged vows
made a contract
transacted
dealt
Meaning of Bargained
The primary meaning of the word "Bargained" is to reach an agreement, typically regarding the terms of a sale or exchange.
Definitions
- To negotiate the terms of an agreement, especially in relation to the sale or exchange of something
- * To reach an agreement, especially one that involves giving up something in return for something else
Etymology of Bargained
The word "Bargained" originates from the Old French word "bargaignier," which means to haggle or negotiate, and is related to the Old French word "bar-gaigne," meaning a trade or exchange
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of to haggle or negotiate, and later with the additional meaning of to reach an agreement
Example Uses
- The two companies bargained for hours before reaching a deal
- * She bargained with the seller to get a lower price for the car
- * The union bargained with management to secure better working conditions