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to buy
01
to get something in exchange for paying money
1.1
to persuade a particular person to do something illegal or dishonest in exchange for money
Example
The officer couldn't be bought, even with a hefty bribe.
The journalist couldn't be bought to slant the story.
He refused to be bought by their corrupt offers.
She's a person of strong ethics and can't be bought with money.
We need people who can't be bought to stand up against corruption.
1.2
to acquire something by trading or sacrificing something else of significant value
Example
Their beautiful home was bought with years of saving and financial planning.
Their success was bought at the expense of their health.
Wisdom is dearly bought through life's experiences.
Success in this field is often bought with years of hard work.
Fame that is bought with scandal may not last long.
1.3
(of money) to be enough to pay for a particular thing
Example
His salary can buy a comfortable lifestyle.
Ten dollars won't buy a decent meal in this city.
A hundred bucks can't buy a top-notch laptop.
Saving for a year can buy a nice vacation.
She provided her family with the finest vacation that money can buy.
02
to believe something as true
Buy
01
an advantageous purchase
Example
I always buy fresh products from the local farmers' market.
Let's buy some flowers for her birthday.
Did you remember to buy tickets for the concert this weekend?
I need to buy groceries for dinner tonight.
He bought a new phone to replace his old one.
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