parley

Meanings

• A conference or meeting for discussion and negotiation.

  - "The politicians held a parley to discuss the terms of the peace treaty."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parley
carley , parleigh , marley , darley , parlee , farewell

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Homophones

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1. Parlay () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of parley that leads to same result
parley , parleyed , parleying , parleys , Parley , Goodrich , Peter Parley , Samuel Goodrich , Samuel Griswold Goodrich

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Parley (noun)", "description"=>"A conference or meeting for discussion and negotiation.", "example"=>"The politicians held a parley to discuss the terms of the peace treaty."}

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Etymology

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The word 'parley' comes from the Old French word 'parler', which means 'to speak'. The word was used in English from the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Diplomacy: The art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of different organizations or states.

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Culture

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The term 'parley' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. The word often connotes a sense of diplomacy, negotiation, and dialogue between individuals or groups.

How to Memorize "parley"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large conference table with representatives from various organizations sitting around it. They are engaged in intense negotiations, known as parleys, to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a time when you had to negotiate a deal with someone. What steps did you take to prepare for the negotiation? What strategies did you use to persuade the other party to agree to your terms? What compromises did you make to reach a mutually beneficial agreement? How did you feel when the negotiation was over and you had reached an agreement with the other party? What did you learn from the negotiation experience that you can apply to future negotiations?

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the definition of the term 'parley', use the following mnemonic: 'Parley' is like a 'parlor' where people gather to 'par-lay' or engage in negotiations and discussions.

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