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to buy
01
to get something in exchange for paying money
Transitive: to buy sth
Examples
I need to buy groceries for dinner tonight.
He bought a new phone to replace his old one.
1.1
to persuade a particular person to do something illegal or dishonest in exchange for money
Transitive: to buy sb
Examples
He refused to be bought by their corrupt offers.
The officer could n't be bought, even with a hefty bribe.
1.2
to acquire something by trading or sacrificing something else of significant value
Transitive: to buy something desirable
Examples
Success in this field is often bought with years of hard work.
Their beautiful home was bought with years of saving and financial planning.
1.3
(of money) to be enough to pay for a particular thing
Transitive: to buy sth
Examples
Ten dollars wo n't buy a decent meal in this city.
Saving for a year can buy a nice vacation.
02
to accept, believe, or trust something as true
Transitive: to buy an excuse
SlangExamples
I do n't buy his excuse for being late.
She bought his story about the lost package.
Buy
01
an advantageous purchase
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