buy

/baɪ/
verb
  1. To obtain something by paying money for it; purchase.
    • They are buying a house in the suburbs.
    • I need to buy groceries for the week.
    • She bought a new car last month.
  2. To accept something as true; believe or be convinced of.
    • She bought the story about the lost dog.
    • The jury bought the prosecutor's argument.
    • I don't buy his excuse for being late.
  3. To acquire something through sacrifice or effort.
    • They bought time by delaying the decision.
    • He bought peace with a sincere apology.
    • Victory was bought at a great cost.
Antonyms
noun
  1. Something that is purchased; a bargain or acquisition.
    • This car is a reliable buy for the money.
    • That dress was a good buy at half price.
    • She considered the antique a smart buy.
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