BUY

• (noun) an advantageous purchase

  "she got a bargain at the auction", "the stock was a real buy at that price"

  synonyms : bargain , steal

• (verb) accept as true

  "I can't buy this story"

• (verb) obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

  "The family purchased a new car", "The conglomerate acquired a new company", "She buys for the big department store"

  synonyms : purchase

• (verb) acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange

  "She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work"

• (verb) make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

  "This judge can be bought"

  synonyms : bribe , corrupt , grease one's palms

• (verb) be worth or be capable of buying

  "This sum will buy you a ride on the train"

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