buy
/baɪ/
verb
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.