to bargain
Third Person
bargains
Present Participle
bargaining
Past Tense
bargained
Past Participle
bargained
1
to negotiate the terms of a contract, sale, or similar arrangement for a better agreement, price, etc.
- The customers decided to bargain with the vendor to get a better price for the antique furniture.
- During the salary negotiation, the employee bargained for additional benefits to be included in the employment package.
- Shoppers at the market often try to bargain for lower prices on goods such as handmade crafts or clothing.
- In a business deal, both parties bargained to find a compromise on payment terms that suited their needs.
- The union bargained with the company management for improved working conditions and better wages for its members.
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