sell

/sˈɛl/

/ˈsɛɫ/

to sell

MAIN VERB

to give something to someone in exchange for money

antonyms : buy

1.1

to be purchased or sold at a specified price, in particular numbers or in a certain fashion

1.2

to induce or persuade people to accept or buy something, particularly by highlighting its merits

1.3

to be the reason as to why something is being bought

to make the effort to make someone accept a new idea or plan, etc.

synonyms : deal

2.1

to manage to present oneself in an acceptable way

to accept a reward or money in exchange for doing something that does not align with one's moral principles

3.1

to agree to have sex and get paid in return

Sell

the activity of persuading someone to buy

Examples

1. Their last album sold millions.

2. Her last book sold millions of copies.

3. The store sells products of various kinds, from electronics to clothing.

4. The company sells its products through an online marketplace.