buy is the dictionary form of bought Definition of buy
buy has definitions from the field of law
1
[ verb ] obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

Synonyms

purchase

Examples

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

2
[ verb ] (law) make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

Examples

"This judge can be bought"

3
[ verb ] acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange

Examples

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

4
[ verb ] accept as true

Examples

: "I can't buy this story"

5
[ verb ] be worth or be capable of buying

Examples

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

6
[ noun ] an advantageous purchase

Synonyms

steal bargain

Examples

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

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