Buy

/baɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An act of purchasing something.

That was a wise buy; it will appreciate in value.

A purchase or something acquired.

His latest buy was a rare vintage watch.

verb

To accept or agree to an idea or proposal.

She didn't buy his explanation for being late.

To obtain or procure something in exchange for money or in return for goods.

We decided to buy some groceries for the week.

To invest in something with the expectation of a profit.

They plan to buy stocks in the tech industry.

To convince or persuade someone to accept something.

The marketing campaign was designed to buy loyalty from customers.

To acquire possession of something by paying for it.

I want to buy a new car this year.

Old English 'bygan', meaning 'to buy, purchase, or sell'.

buy time

To delay something or prolong a situation.

buy a round

To pay for drinks for a group of people.

buy into

To accept an idea or plan.

buying

The act of purchasing.

buyer

A person who purchases something.

bargain

An agreement between parties concerning the sale of goods.

To purchase something.

I’m gonna buy some new kicks.

To agree with or accept something.

I don’t buy that excuse.