English Explanatory Dictionary

arbitrate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːbɪtɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-arbitrate.wav

Word forms

arbitrate arbitrates arbitrating arbitrated

Etymology

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

Synonyms

adjudge deem rule on adjudicate arbitrate doom hear judge settle try

Related words

arbitary arbiter arbitrability arbitrable arbitrage arbitrary arbitration arbitrator

Derived words

rearbitrate
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