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Definition of 'buy'

Noun

  1. an advantageous purchase; "she got a bargain at the auction"; "the stock was a real buy at that price"
       Synonyms: bargain steal

Verb

  1. obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store"
       Synonyms: purchase
       Antonyms: sell
  2. make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought"
       Synonyms: bribe corrupt grease one's palms
  3. acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange; "She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work"
  4. accept as true; "I can't buy this story"
  5. be worth or be capable of buying; "This sum will buy you a ride on the train"


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