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buy
buy
/ˈbaɪ/
noun
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
(
)
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
(
)
(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
Accept as true
(
buy
)
accept as true
I can't buy this story
I can't buy this story
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
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
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