Synonyms of arbitrate

arbitrate

verb

ˈär-bə-ˌtrāt 

as in to decide

to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)

will arbitrate the dispute between the company and the labor union

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decide
• settle
• determine
• adjudicate
• judge
• resolve
• adjudge
• rule (on)
• prosecute
• hear
• consider
• weigh
• referee
• umpire
• mediate
• conclude
• deem
• negotiate
• try
• ponder
• deliberate
• find (for or against)
• moderate
• size up
• redetermine
• rejudge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hedge
• equivocate
• skirt
• pussyfoot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arbitrate

The planned center for arbitrating investment and commercial disputes, for example, will sit within the Syrian Investment Authority, which is itself attached to the presidency. — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

Ask whether the methodology is published in enough detail to reproduce, and who arbitrates a disputed grade. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

His case prompted a withering rebuke from the California Supreme Court, which said Kaiser’s system of arbitrating legal disputes was subject to long delays and unfair to its members. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

The workers say Meta's agreements require employees to arbitrate workplace disputes individually, but do not apply to requests for temporary relief. — Daniel Wiessner, USA Today, 14 July 2026