Meaning & Definition of Buy in English

1. An advantageous purchase

• "She got a bargain at the auction"

• "The stock was a real buy at that price"

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"

2. Make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

• "This judge can be bought"

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"