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buy Definition

• (n) an advantageous purchase; "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; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store"
• (v) make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought"
• (v) acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange; "She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work"
• (v) accept as true; "I can''t buy this story"
• (v) be worth or be capable of buying; "This sum will buy you a ride on the train"

buy Synonyms

• bargain
• bribe
• buy
• corrupt
• grease one's palms
• purchase
• steal