buying

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    n.

  • the act of buying; purchasing

    buying and selling fill their days

    shrewd purchasing requires considerable knowledge

    n.

  • an advantageous purchase; bargain, steal

    she got a bargain at the auction

    the stock was a real buy at that price

    v.

  • obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; purchase

    The family purchased a new car

    The conglomerate acquired a new company

    She buys for the big department store

  • make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; bribe, corrupt, grease one's palms

    This judge can be bought

  • acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange

    She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work

  • accept as true

    I can't buy this story

  • be worth or be capable of buying

    This sum will buy you a ride on the train

English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary

buys|bought|buying
syn.: market purchase shop
ant.: sell