noun
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
Examples
- Venice was an important center of trade with the East
- they are accused of conspiring to constrain trade
noun
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
Synonyms
Examples
- he learned his trade as an apprentice
noun
the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
Synonyms
Examples
- even before noon there was a considerable patronage
noun
a particular instance of buying or selling
Synonyms
Examples
- it was a package deal
- I had no further trade with him
- he's a master of the business deal
noun
people who perform a particular kind of skilled work
Synonyms
Examples
- he represented the craft of brewers
- as they say in the trade
noun
steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator
Synonyms
trade wind
Examples
- they rode the trade winds going west
noun
an equal exchange
Synonyms
Examples
- we had no money so we had to live by barter
verb
engage in the trade of
Synonyms
Examples
- he is merchandising telephone sets
verb
turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase
Synonyms
trade in
Examples
- trade in an old car for a new one
verb
be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions
Examples
- The stock traded around $20 a share
verb
exchange or give (something) in exchange for
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verb
do business
Synonyms
Examples
- offer for sale as for one's livelihood
- She deals in gold
- The brothers sell shoes