buy

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verb

ˈbī

bought ˈbȯt How to pronounce buy (audio)

; buying

transitive verb

: to acquire possession, ownership, or rights to the use or services of by payment especially of money : purchase

buy a car

buying stock in the company

bought us dinner

: to obtain in exchange for something often at a sacrifice

They bought peace with their freedom.

Christianity : redeem sense 6

bought us with his blood

: bribe, hire

buy a public official

: to be the purchasing equivalent of

The dollar buys less today than it used to.

: accept, believe

I don't buy that hooey.

—often used with into

buy into a compromise

intransitive verb

: to make a purchase

Now is a good time to buy.

Example Sentences

Verb I bought this hat for $10. He bought the quilt from a local artist. Stock prices are low, so now is a good time to buy. He said it was a mistake, but I don't buy it. Noun four cartons of ice cream for four dollars is a real buy

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Deal-making among videogame companies has surged in recent years, including Microsoft Corp.’s $75 billion deal earlier this year to buy Activision Blizzard.

Sam Schechner, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The show will include family activities, vendors, food trucks and a place to buy pumpkins, mums and other fall décor.

Marc Bona, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Frenchy erected a gigantic Burma-Shave display in his store, encouraging shoppers to buy a jar and send him into space.

John Kelly, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Kim Kardashian is diving into the private equity game, starting a buyout firm that will invest in and buy a range of companies.

Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 Although patrons can simply walk up and buy handmade bowls at the event, Friedens this year is selling tickets online in advance.

Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Austin Hammond and his wife may be able to buy a home sooner than expected because of the debt relief President Joe Biden announced in August.

Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 But savvy shoppers know a secret: teens are actually the most fun to buy gifts for.

Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 For example, the cheapest way to buy chicken is whole.

Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022

Noun

The results are based on the trading platform’s customer notional net percentage buy/sell behavior for stocks that comprise the S&P 500 sectors.

Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Disney+ subscribers will be able to take advantage of a buy two, get two free offer on Disney Cruises, and Walt Disney World will roll out a discount offer for subscribers as well.

Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 The new seven-figure ad buy will air on cable, digital and streaming platforms.

Mike Memoli, NBC News, 6 Sep. 2022 Her opponent this cycle, Democratic candidate Christina Bohannan, also launched a seven-figure ad buy earlier this month, ratcheting up the spending for the Iowa congressional seat.

Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 If your pores need a serious detox, consider this budget buy.

Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 So, is Hyatt stock a buy, given the strong recent momentum?

Trefis Team, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 For retailers, digital wholesale tools also provide a way to visualize and understand their buy.

Outside Online, 25 Aug. 2022 Billed as a buy ‘n’ fly aircraft, Recon’s simplicity and size mean that any wannabe fliers won’t need a pilot’s license.

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	buy it
释义	buy 1 of 2 verb ˈbī bought ˈbȯt ; buying transitive verb 1 : to acquire possession, ownership, or rights to the use or services of by payment especially of money : purchase buy a car buying stock in the company bought us dinner 2 a : to obtain in exchange for something often at a sacrifice They bought peace with their freedom. b Christianity : redeem sense 6 bought us with his blood 3 : bribe, hire buy a public official 4 : to be the purchasing equivalent of The dollar buys less today than it used to. 5 : accept, believe I don't buy that hooey. —often used with into buy into a compromise intransitive verb : to make a purchase Now is a good time to buy. buy 2 of 2 noun 1 : something of value at a favorable price especially : bargain It's a real buy at that price. 2 : an act of acquiring possession, ownership, or rights to the use or services of something by payment especially of money : an act of buying (see buy entry 1 sense 1) : purchase an undercover drug buy Phrases buy into : to purchase a portion of or interest in the TV network bought into its local football team buy it or buy the farm : to get killed : die buy time : to delay an imminent action or decision : stall Synonyms Verb cop [slang] pick up purchase take Noun bargain deal pennyworth snip [British] steal See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb I bought this hat for $10. He bought the quilt from a local artist. Stock prices are low, so now is a good time to buy. He said it was a mistake, but I don't buy it. Noun four cartons of ice cream for four dollars is a real buy Recent Examples on the Web Verb Deal-making among videogame companies has surged in recent years, including Microsoft Corp.’s $75 billion deal earlier this year to buy Activision Blizzard. Sam Schechner, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The show will include family activities, vendors, food trucks and a place to buy pumpkins, mums and other fall décor. Marc Bona, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Frenchy erected a gigantic Burma-Shave display in his store, encouraging shoppers to buy a jar and send him into space. John Kelly, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Kim Kardashian is diving into the private equity game, starting a buyout firm that will invest in and buy a range of companies. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 Although patrons can simply walk up and buy handmade bowls at the event, Friedens this year is selling tickets online in advance. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Austin Hammond and his wife may be able to buy a home sooner than expected because of the debt relief President Joe Biden announced in August. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 But savvy shoppers know a secret: teens are actually the most fun to buy gifts for. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 For example, the cheapest way to buy chicken is whole. Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Noun The results are based on the trading platform’s customer notional net percentage buy/sell behavior for stocks that comprise the S&P 500 sectors. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Disney+ subscribers will be able to take advantage of a buy two, get two free offer on Disney Cruises, and Walt Disney World will roll out a discount offer for subscribers as well. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 The new seven-figure ad buy will air on cable, digital and streaming platforms. Mike Memoli, NBC News, 6 Sep. 2022 Her opponent this cycle, Democratic candidate Christina Bohannan, also launched a seven-figure ad buy earlier this month, ratcheting up the spending for the Iowa congressional seat. Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 If your pores need a serious detox, consider this budget buy. Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 So, is Hyatt stock a buy, given the strong recent momentum? Trefis Team, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 For retailers, digital wholesale tools also provide a way to visualize and understand their buy. Outside Online, 25 Aug. 2022 Billed as a buy ‘n’ fly aircraft, Recon’s simplicity and size mean that any wannabe fliers won’t need a pilot’s license. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English byen, from Old English bycgan; akin to Goth bugjan to buy First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing buy bring-and-buy sale buy a pup buy off buy-in buy one's way buy time buy up buy out option to buy buy it buy into buy the farm See More bring-and-buy sale buy a pup buy off buy-in buy one's way buy time buy up buy out option to buy buy it buy into buy the farm See More Kids Definition buy 1 of 2 verb ˈbī bought ˈbȯt ; buying : to get by paying for : purchase buy 2 of 2 noun : bargain entry 1 sense 2 I got a good buy at the grocery store. buy it phrase variants or buy the farm as in die to stop living After years of ignoring his health problems, the old man finally bought it. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance die succumb snuff it fall check out end exit step out pass away part depart kick in pop off peg out perish expire disappear demise kick off pass (on) go bite the dust decease give up the ghost kick the bucket croak flatline drop conk (out) dry up fail consume fade predecease Antonyms & Near Antonyms live breathe come to revive exist be linger subsist thrive flourish prosper See More
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