Meaning
To reach a mutual agreement or settlement by making concessions or adjustments, often involving a balancing of differing interests or viewpoints, thereby facilitating a resolution that may not fully satisfy all parties but is acceptable to each.
💡 While "compromise" often carries a negative connotation of yielding or giving up, in many contexts, it is a necessary and constructive process for conflict resolution and negotiation.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Emma
and
Tom
had
always
had
different
routines
,
but
when
they
became
roommates
they
agreed
to
establish
a
fair
schedule
for
household
chores
.
At
first
they
clashed
over
cleaning
and
quiet
hours
,
yet
they
set
aside
an
evening
to
discuss
expectations
calmly
.
They
decided
to
compromise
by
rotating
tasks
weekly
and
setting
specific
times
for
visitors
,
which
reduced
tension
and
made
daily
life
more
predictable
.
Over
the
following
month
,
small
misunderstandings
still
arose
,
though
their
willingness
to
communicate
promptly
prevented
resentment
from
building
.
By
treating
each
other's
needs
with
respect
and
adjusting
when
necessary
,
they
created
a
sustainable
arrangement
that
suited
both
of
them
.
Common Phrases
compromise on an issue
reach a compromise
compromise between competing interests
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