bargained
ˈbɑːrɡɪnd
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Definition of bargained - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

securedobtained by bargaining
  • She showed off her bargained items from the market.
  • He was proud of his bargained antiques.
  • They displayed their bargained treasures from the flea market.
haggled negotiated
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Expressions with bargained

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did not expect or plan for an unexpected event or outcome
I hadn't bargained for that sudden rainstorm during our picnic!
unexpected and usually unwanted extra result or effect
They got more than they bargained for when hidden repair costs appeared.
resolved through a plea bargain
The plea-bargained case was settled out of court.

Origin of bargained

Old French, bargaignier (to haggle)

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negotiated
having been bargained over

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  1. French:négocié, ...
  2. German:ausgehandelt, ...
  3. Italian:contrattato, ...
  4. Spanish:regateado, ...
  5. Portuguese:pechinchado, ...
  6. Chinese:议价得到的, ...
  7. Japanese:交渉で手に入れた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحَصَّل بِالمُسَاوَمَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֶׁהוּשַׂג בְּמִקּוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:выторгованный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виторгуваний, ...
  12. Hindi:बाज़ार से मोलभाव की गई, ...
bargain
ˈbɑːr.ɡən

Definition of bargain - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
shopping dealadvantageous purchase offering good value for money
  • This laptop was a real bargain.
deal steal
2.
business negotiationagreement between parties on a price or terms
  • They struck a bargain after lengthy negotiations..
agreement contract deal

Verb

1.
negotiationintr.negotiate terms for an agreement or dealintr.
  • They bargained for a better price at the market.
dicker haggle negotiate
2.
tradetr./intr.exchange goods or services for something elsetr./intr.
  • She bargained her old books for new ones.
barter trade
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negotiate a lower price with a seller
She managed to bargain down the price of the car.
expect or plan for something to happen
We didn't bargain for such a long delay.
major agreement involving significant compromises
The countries reached a grand bargain on climate change.
give up something valuable for little in return
He bargained away his inheritance for a quick profit.
negotiate terms skillfully to gain advantage
She knows how to drive a bargain in business deals.
part of an agreement one must fulfill
He kept his end of the bargain by delivering the goods.

Origin of bargain

Old French, bargaignier (to haggle)

Examples of bargain in a sentence

  • The holiday package was a bargain we couldn't resist.
  • The bargain was sealed with a handshake.
  • They couldn't resist the bargain at the flea market.
  • She bargained with the vendor for a discount.
  • He bargained hard to get extra vacation days.
  • They bargained their skills for accommodation.

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  1. French:bonne affaire, négocier, ...
  2. German:Schnäppchen, aushandeln, ...
  3. Italian:affare, contrattare, ...
  4. Spanish:ganga, negociar, ...
  5. Portuguese:pechincha, negociar, ...
  6. Chinese:划算品, 讨价还价, ...
  7. Japanese:お買い得, 交渉する, ...
  8. Arabic:صَفْقَة رَابِحَة, فاوَضَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְצִיאָה, לְהִתְמַקֵּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:выгодная покупка, торговаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вигідна покупка, вести переговори, ...
  12. Hindi:अच्छा सौदा, मोलभाव करना, ...
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