compromise

Like finding a way to make everyone happy by agreeing.



Word Structure

KAHM-pruh-mahyz

Sentence Examples

The framers had to compromise.

The Great Compromise set the size of Congress.

Diplomacy requires compromise.

Semantic Relatives

Agreement

Collaboration

Concession

Negotiation

Understanding

Settlement



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 1 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

Learn more about compromise.