verbπShareTo obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods"She is buying groceries at the supermarket. "businesseconomycommercefinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obtain by some sacrifice."She was buying herself some peace and quiet by working late and skipping her favorite TV show. "businesseconomyfinancecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bribe."He was accused of buying the referee to win the game. "politicsgovernmentlawmoralbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be equivalent to in value."In this context, "buying" would typically be used in a negative construction to express that something is NOT equivalent in value. Here's a suitable sentence: "$10 isn't buying you much these days at the grocery store." "valuebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accept as true; to believe"I'm not buying his excuse for being late; he's always late. "mindattitudephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a purchase or purchases, to treat (for a meal)"I am buying groceries at the supermarket. "businesseconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a bluff, usually a large one."Smith tried to buy the pot on the river with a huge bluff"betgamesportbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of making a purchase."The buying of groceries is usually done on Saturdays. "businesseconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
