Sell (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be sold at a certain price or in a certain way; "These books sell like hot cakes".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 2
Deliver to an enemy by treachery; "Judas sold Jesus"; "The spy betrayed his country".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood; "She deals in gold"; "The brothers sell shoes".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 4
Give up for a price or reward; "She sold her principles for a successful career".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 5
Exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent; "He sold his house in January"; "She sells her body to survive and support her drug habit".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 6
Be responsible for the sale of; "All her publicity sold the products".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 7
Persuade somebody to accept something; "The French try to sell us their image as great lovers".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Meaning 8
Be approved of or gain acceptance; "The new idea sold well in certain circles".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.