buy buy /ˈbaɪ/

noun

1. An advantageous purchase  ( bargain , buy , steal )
   an advantageous purchase
    She got a bargain at the auction
   she got a bargain at the auction
    The stock was a real buy at that price
   the stock was a real buy at that price
   

verb

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