sell

/sɛl/
verb
  1. To give something to someone in exchange for money.
    • The store sells fresh fruit and vegetables every morning.
    • He sold his car to a neighbor for a fair price.
    • She decided to sell her old bicycle at the garage sale.
  2. To offer goods or services for purchase; to be a seller.
    • They sell handmade jewelry at the local market.
    • Many farmers sell their produce directly to customers.
    • The company sells software to small businesses.
  3. To persuade someone to accept or buy something; to promote.
    • He is good at selling his plans to the team.
    • The advertisement tried to sell the idea of a healthier lifestyle.
    • The politician sold her vision of a cleaner city to the voters.
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noun
  1. The act of selling or an instance of selling; a deal.
    • The house was a hard sell because of its location.
    • They made a quick sell of the old furniture.
    • The product was an easy sell once people saw the demonstration.
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