Synonyms of arbitrates

arbitrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of arbitrate

as in decides

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

• decides
• determines
• settles
• adjudicates
• judges
• adjudges
• resolves
• considers
• rules (on)
• prosecutes
• hears
• weighs
• referees
• mediates
• umpires
• deems
• deliberates
• ponders
• concludes
• negotiates
• tries
• moderates
• finds (for or against)
• sizes up
• redetermines
• rejudges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• equivocates
• hedges
• skirts
• pussyfoots

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arbitrates

Khalid Hamideh, a local attorney who has worked with the tribunal, said the group arbitrates in civil family matters as well as in contractual disputes. — Isabella Volmert, Dallas Morning News, 6 Apr. 2026

Much like the Basel Committee harmonizes bank capital standards, or the WTO arbitrates trade disputes, a global competition body could improve outcomes by monitoring what no single authority can. — Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025