buy

UK [bɑj] US [baɪ]
verb 5noun 1

Definitions

verb

1

To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods.

Who'd Father buy the car for? He bought it for me, not for you.

Buy what thou hast no need of, and ere long thou wilt sell thy necessaries.

2

To obtain, especially by some sacrifice.

I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams.

You just bought yourself an assault charge!

3

To suffer consequences for (something) through being deprived of something; to pay for (something one has done).

VVhat villaine, doſt ſtrike me? I ſweare by the rood, As I am Iacke Strawe, thou ſhalt buy it with thy blood.

4

To bribe.

He tried to buy me with gifts, but I wouldn't give up my beliefs.

After Bongino reiterated that Epstein killed himself, he was flooded with responses of disbelief. "WHO has bought the both of you?" one X user asked of Bongino and Patel, referencing the Fox News interview.

5

To be equivalent to in value.

The dollar doesn't buy as much as it used to.

noun

1

Something which is bought; a purchase.

At only $30, the second-hand kitchen table was a great buy.

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