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

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

In response to the lawsuit, the NFL and teams sought to compel arbitration based on the coaches' employment contracts and a provision of the NFL Constitution that gives the NFL commissioner, Goodell, authority to arbitrate disputes between coaches and member clubs. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 May 2026

The Safety Engine arbitrates conflicting commands, enforces operational envelopes, and gates execution against runtime safety conditions. — IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2026