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compromises

KOM-pruh-my-ziz/ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪzɪz/SayKOM-pruh-myz-izUK/ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪzɪz/AUS/ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑezɪz/

2 meanings of compromises

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of compromise. Use this form when you mean more than one.

    Both sides made several compromises to reach a deal.

    The peace talks rested on a few hard compromises.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Third-person singular present of compromise. Use it with he, she, or it.

    She compromises whenever a fair middle ground is possible.

    Rust slowly compromises the strength of the old bridge.

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compromises is a form of compromise

compromise, noun: An agreement where each side gives up part of what they want to end a disagreement. Full entry

Forms
compromisecompromises plural
Spelling
compromise → compromises: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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