give-and-take
noun
ˌgiv-ən-ˈtāk 
1
: the practice of making mutual concessions : compromise
2
: a usually good-natured exchange (as of ideas or comments)
Synonyms
- argument
- argumentation
- argy-bargy [chiefly British]
- back-and-forth
- colloquy
- confab
- confabulation
- conference
- consult
- consultation
- council
- counsel
- debate
- deliberation
- dialogue
- dialog
- discussion
- palaver
- parley
- talk
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Word History
First Known Use
1679, in the meaning defined at sense 1
give-and-take
noun
1
as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue a give-and-take about what we should do Saturday night Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- discussion
- debate
- consultation
- conversation
- dialogue
- talk
- consult
- deliberation
- meeting
- argumentation
- argument
- colloquy
- back-and-forth
- palaver
- dialog
- conference
- confab
- confabulation
- parley
- counsel
- argy-bargy
- negotiation
- discourse
- consultancy
- council
- seminar
- chat
- bargaining
- symposium
- roundtable
- forum
- bull session
- chat room
- disquisition
- talkathon
- skull session
- rap
- skull practice
- words
- pourparler
2
as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement negotiating the terms of the deal will require some give-and-take on both sides Synonyms & Similar Words
- negotiation
- compromise
- consensus
- agreement
- concession
- arrangement
- bargain
- understanding
- settlement
- mediation
- accommodation
- deal
- treaty
- haggle
- horse trade
- concurrence
- accord
3
as in banter
good-natured teasing or exchanging of clever remarks enjoyed the flirty give-and-take between the two romantic lead characters Synonyms & Similar Words
- banter
- badinage
- repartee
- joke
- laugh
- raillery
- humorousness
- jesting
- ribbing
- humor
- persiflage
- chatter
- joshing
- chaff
- gambit
- pleasantry
- wit
- witticism
- richness
- wisecrack
- backchat
- barb
- gossip
- ridiculing
- quip
- razzing
- mocking
- chitchat
- gag
- wordplay
- drollness
- facetiousness
- dig
- kidding
- fooling
- funniness
- sally
- small talk
- jest
- nothings
- waggery
- hilariousness
- crack