arbitrate

Meaning

1. To make a judgment (on a dispute) as an arbitrator or arbiter
2. To submit (a dispute) to such judgment
3. (rare) To assign an arbitrary value to, or otherwise determine arbitrarily.

Synonyms

judge

🧑‍⚖️

mediate

decide

intermediate

intercede

adjudicate

negotiate

adjudication

arbitration

liaise

reconcile

umpire

pass sentence

intervene

compromise

settle peacefully

make peace

clinch

arbitrage

patch up

pronounce

make a final decision

referee

rule

ruling

smooth

smooth out

settle a dispute between

verdict

hash out

execute judgment

exercise authority

deliberate

discuss

decision

conciliate

Translations

arbitrer

arbitrar

arbitrare

arbitrar

vermitteln

modesta

schlichten

δικάζω

intercedir

schiedsrichterlich entscheiden

accommoder

intercéder

διαιτητεύω

κρίνω

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɑːbɪtɹeɪt/

Etymology

From Latin arbitratus, past participle of arbitrari (“to be a witness, act as umpire”), from arbiter (“umpire”); see arbiter.