compromise

When two sides each agree to something by giving something up

Word Structure

o = got, want; ə = about, suppose; I = find, my

10 Letters

3 Syllables: com•pro•mise

9 Phonemes

Vowels: o, ə, I.

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