Stipulate
mediumNeutral toneSTIP-yuh-layt
verb
Definition
to specify as a condition of an agreement
Memory hook
STIPULATE: 'STICK-you-late' — the lawyer STICKS a strict clause into the contract: 'You're LATE? Penalty!' — a precisely specified condition.
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Examples
“The contract stipulated that payment be made within thirty days.”
“She agreed to consult, but stipulated that her name be kept off the report.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The contract ______ that payment be made within thirty days.”
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stipulated
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GRE Tip
Stipulate is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "specify" or "require" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "imply".
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