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Negotiation and persuasion – English vocabulary

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12 English words with meanings: bargain, commensurate, commensurate with, compromise, convince… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice…

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  1. bargain /'bɑ:rɡən/ (noun, verb) — something bought for less than its usual price
    Example: I found a great bargain on shoes during the sale.
    Synonyms: deal, discount, offer
  2. commensurate /kə'mɛnʃərət/ (adj) — matching or fair
    Example: The salary offered is commensurate with your experience.
    Synonyms: equivalent, proportionate, corresponding
  3. commensurate with /kə'menʃərət wɪð/ (adj) — matching or in proportion to
    Example: Your salary will be commensurate with your experience.
    Synonyms: proportionate to, corresponding to, equal to
  4. compromise /'kɒmprəmaɪz/ (noun/verb) — an agreement where both sides give up something
    Example: They finally reached a compromise after hours of negotiation.
    Synonyms: agreement, settlement, understanding
  5. convince /kən'vɪns/ (verb) — make someone agree
    Example: He managed to convince her to join the team.
    Synonyms: persuade, assure, influence
  6. dispute /dɪ'spju:t/ (verb) — an argument or disagreement
    Example: The two companies are in a legal dispute over the contract.
    Synonyms: argument, conflict, debate
  7. influence /'ɪnfluəns/ (noun) — a strong effect
    Example: Her speech had a strong influence on the audience.
    Synonyms: impact, effect, power
  8. negotiate /nɪ'ɡoʊʃieɪt/ (verb) — talk to reach an agreement
    Example: They plan to negotiate a better contract with the supplier.
    Synonyms: bargain, discuss, mediate
  9. offer /'ɔ:fər/ (verb) — to say you are willing to give or do something
    Example: She offered to help me with my project.
    Synonyms: propose, present, suggest
  10. persuasion /pɚ'sweɪ.ʒən/ (noun) — the act of convincing
    Example: Her persuasion convinced him to join the team.
    Synonyms: influence, convincing, coaxing
  11. recommend /,rekə'mend/ (verb) — to say that something is good or suggest it
    Example: I recommend this book to anyone who loves mystery stories.
    Synonyms: suggest, advise, endorse
  12. recommendation /,rek.ə.men'deɪ.ʃən/ (noun) — advice or a suggestion
    Example: He followed his doctor’s recommendation to eat more vegetables.
    Synonyms: suggestion, advice, proposal

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