buying Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of buying
   purchasing.
   
   • buying and selling fill their days
   • shrewd purchasing requires considerable knowledge
2. verb obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
   purchase; buy.
   
   • The family purchased a new car
   • The conglomerate acquired a new company
   • She buys for the big department store
3. verb make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
   corrupt; grease one's palms; buy; bribe.
   
   • This judge can be bought
4. verb be worth or be capable of buying
   buy.
   
   • This sum will buy you a ride on the train
5. verb acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange
   buy.
   
   • She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work
6. verb accept as true
   buy.
   
   • I can't buy this story

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