Buying
/ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts6 letters
Definition of Buying
verb
- To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods
"I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday."
- To obtain by some sacrifice.
"I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams."
- To bribe.
"He tried to buy me with gifts, but I wouldn't give up my beliefs."
- To be equivalent to in value.
"The dollar doesn't buy as much as it used to."
- To accept as true; to believe
"I'm not going to buy your stupid excuses anymore!"
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
make a buyacceptbelieveswallowtake oncheappurchase
ANTONYMS
disbelievepitchrejectcheapsellvend