renegotiate

verb

re·​ne·​go·​ti·​ate ˌrē-ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt How to pronounce renegotiate (audio)
renegotiated; renegotiating; renegotiates
Synonyms of renegotiatenext

transitive verb

: to negotiate again (as to adjust interest rates or repayments or to get more money)
renegotiate a loan
renegotiate a contract
renegotiation
ˌrē-ni-ˌgō-shē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce renegotiate (audio)
-sē-ˈā-
noun

Examples of renegotiate in a Sentence

The deal is done. I won't renegotiate.
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Shares of both Tempus and Personalis were up sharply yesterday (Personalis is up 22% since Tuesday), as investors bet the deal will be renegotiated. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026 In July, the parliament directed Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi to develop a policy for renegotiating electricity supply agreements with major power producers. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Nobody revisits them because renegotiating feels like a hassle for marginal gain, and because payment terms are one of those things that got set once during onboarding and then never came up again. — Nick Chandi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Early planning minimizes time spent renegotiating schedules and maximizes time supporting their child’s interests. — Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renegotiate

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of renegotiate was in 1787

Rhymes for renegotiate

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renegotiate

transitive verb
re·​ne·​go·​ti·​ate ˌrē-ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt How to pronounce renegotiate (audio)
: to negotiate again (as for more money or to adjust interest rates or repayments)
specifically : to determine under statutory procedure the existence and amount of excess profits on (a government contract) in order to eliminate or obtain a refund of such profits

intransitive verb

: to negotiate again
specifically : to adjust a government project price in order to eliminate or recover excessive profits
renegotiation
-ni-ˌgō-shē-ˈā-shən, -ˌgō-sē- How to pronounce renegotiate (audio)
noun

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