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to buy
01
to get something in exchange for paying money
Transitive: to buy sth
Example
I need to buy groceries for dinner tonight.
He bought a new phone to replace his old one.
Let 's buy some flowers for her birthday.
1.1
to persuade a particular person to do something illegal or dishonest in exchange for money
Transitive: to buy sb
Example
He refused to be bought by their corrupt offers.
The officer could n't be bought, even with a hefty bribe.
We need people who ca n't be bought to stand up against corruption.
1.2
to acquire something by trading or sacrificing something else of significant value
Transitive: to buy something desirable
Example
Success in this field is often bought with years of hard work.
Their beautiful home was bought with years of saving and financial planning.
Their success was bought at the expense of their health.
1.3
(of money) to be enough to pay for a particular thing
Transitive: to buy sth
Example
Ten dollars wo n't buy a decent meal in this city.
Saving for a year can buy a nice vacation.
A hundred bucks ca n't buy a top-notch laptop.
02
to believe something as true
Transitive: to buy an excuse
Example
His excuses were so unbelievable that no one would buy them.
I do n't buy his explanation for being late again.
They wo n't buy your excuse for missing the meeting.
Buy
01
an advantageous purchase
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