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    Sell

    /sɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To give or hand over (something) in exchange for money.
    I plan to sell my old car next week.
    To persuade someone to accept or believe in something.
    The salesman tried to sell me on the benefits of the new model.
    To promote or market (a product or service).
    The company is looking for new ways to sell its products online.
    To be sold for a specified price.
    The house sold for a million dollars.
    To sacrifice or betray (someone or something) for personal gain.
    He felt that he would sell his soul if he took that deal.

    Etymology

    Old English 'sellan' meaning to give, surrender.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sell like hotcakes
    To sell very quickly and easily.
    sell someone a bill of goods
    To deceive someone, especially into buying something.
    sell out
    To sell all available items, or to betray principles for personal gain.

    Related Words

    seller
    A person or business that sells something.
    sales
    The exchange of goods or services for money.
    salesman
    A person whose job is to sell products or services.

    Slang Meanings

    To sell drugs
    He got arrested for selling.
    To provide unclear or dishonest information
    They tried to sell me a line of crap.