Definitions for buy

Definitions for (noun) buy

Main entry: bargain, buy, steal

Definition: an advantageous purchase

Usage: she got a bargain at the auction; the stock was a real buy at that price


Definitions for (verb) buy

Main entry: buy

Definition: accept as true

Usage: I can't buy this story


Main entry: purchase, buy

Definition: obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

Usage: The family purchased a new car; The conglomerate acquired a new company; She buys for the big department store


Main entry: buy

Definition: acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange

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


Main entry: grease one's palms, corrupt, bribe, buy

Definition: make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

Usage: This judge can be bought


Main entry: buy

Definition: be worth or be capable of buying

Usage: This sum will buy you a ride on the train


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