Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bargain-for

verb
/ˈbɑːrɡɪn fɔːr/
Definition
To consider or anticipate something before it happens.
Examples
  • She didn’t bargain for such a difficult challenge during her project.
  • When they moved to the city, they didn’t bargain for the high cost of living.
  • He always bargains for a good deal at the market.
Meaning
To plan or prepare for a situation or outcome that one expects to occur.
Synonyms
  • anticipate
  • expect
  • foresee
  • prepare for