buy meaning and definition

BUY noun

Definition of buy (noun)

1. an advantageous purchase
   • "she got a bargain at the auction"; "the stock was a real buy at that price"
   • synonyms: bargain, steal

BUY verb

Definition of buy (verb)

1. 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
   • antonym: sell
2. make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
   • "This judge can be bought"
   • synonyms: bribe, corrupt, grease one's palms
3. be worth or be capable of buying
   • "This sum will buy you a ride on the train"
4. acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange
   • "She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work"
5. accept as true
   • "I can't buy this story"