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bargain definition

bar·gain (bärgən)

noun

  1. a mutual agreement or contract in which the parties settle on what should be given or done by each
  2. the terms of such an agreement
  3. such an agreement considered in terms of its worth to one of the parties to make a bad bargain
  4. something offered, bought, or sold at a price favorable to the buyer

Etymology: ME & OFr bargaine < OFr bargaignier, to haggle < Frank *borganjan, to lend, akin to OE borgian, borrow

intransitive verb

  1. to discuss the details of a transaction, contract, treaty, etc., trying to get the best possible terms
  2. to make a bargain or agreement

transitive verb

to sell or trade to another by bargaining; barter

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bargain Idioms

bargain for

  1. to try to get cheaply
  2. to expect; anticipate; count on

into the bargain

or in the bargain
beyond what has been agreed on; in addition

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