MeanOF

arbitrate

- verb (v)

Meaning: achieve settlement

Synonyms: adjudge adjudicate adjust bring to terms come to school come to terms conciliate decide determine hammer out a deal interpose intervene judge make a deal mediate meet halfway negotiate parley pass judgment placate play ball reconcile referee settle smooth soothe step in straighten out strike happy medium trade off umpire work out a deal
Antonyms: let ride

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