noun
the activity of persuading someone to buy
Examples
- it was a hard sell
verb
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
Examples
- He sold his house in January
- She sells her body to survive and support her drug habit
verb
be sold at a certain price or in a certain way
Examples
- These books sell like hot cakes
verb
persuade somebody to accept something
Examples
- The French try to sell us their image as great lovers
verb
do business
Synonyms
Examples
- offer for sale as for one's livelihood
- She deals in gold
- The brothers sell shoes
verb
give up for a price or reward
Examples
- She sold her principles for a successful career
verb
be approved of or gain acceptance
Examples
- The new idea sold well in certain circles
verb
be responsible for the sale of
Examples
- All her publicity sold the products
verb
deliver to an enemy by treachery
Synonyms
Examples
- Judas sold Jesus
- The spy betrayed his country