Definitions for arbitrate

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arbitrate ar·bi·trate

Spelling: [ahr-bi-treyt]

IPA: /ˈɑr bɪˌtreɪt/

Arbitrate is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 252 anagrams from letters in arbitrate (aabeirrtt).

Definitions for arbitrate

verb (used with object)

1. to decide as arbitrator or arbiter; determine.
2. to submit to arbitration; settle by arbitration:

verb (used without object)

1. to act as arbitrator or arbiter; decide between opposing or contending parties or sides.
2. to submit a matter to arbitration.

Origin of arbitrate

1580-90; Latin arbitrātus decided, judged (past participle of arbitrārī), equivalent to arbit(e)r arbiter + -ātus -

Examples for arbitrate

He would carry the game into the enemy's camp and then, if necessary, arbitrate.

Elizabeth at once offered to arbitrate between Mary and her subjects.

Back in 2010, we assumed we had a way to “arbitrate” the budget problem with the Simpson-Bowles Commission.

This is my section, Grant drawled with no show of inclination to arbitrate the matter.

"Let the peace of God rule (or arbitrate) in your hearts" (Col. 3: 15).

I have noticed that it is generally the one who is in the wrong who refuses to arbitrate.

I conclude you do not wish this amiable company to arbitrate between us.

These Quakers, disagreeing, had asked Penn to arbitrate between them.

A mixed commission to arbitrate between France and Chili, 1882.

I was not consulted, and my father declined to arbitrate between them.