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sold

/ˈsəʊld/ /ˈsoʊld/

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verb

(ditransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.

Examples :

"The bakery sold bread and pastries to customers all morning. "

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verb

To be sold.

Examples :

"The corn sold for a good price."

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verb

To promote a product or service.

Examples :

"The company sold its new line of school backpacks at the local fair. "

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verb

To promote a particular viewpoint.

Examples :

"The teacher sold the idea that students needed more breaks during class. "

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verb

To betray for money.

Examples :

"The student was accused of selling his friend's secret project plans to another student for some extra money. "

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verb

To trick, cheat, or manipulate someone.

Examples :

"The salesman sold the customer a faulty phone, knowing it would break easily. "

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verb

To pretend that an opponent's blows or maneuvers are causing legitimate injury; to act.

Examples :

"To avoid getting into trouble, the student sold a bruised arm, pretending it was injured by a fall during recess. "

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noun

Salary; military pay

Examples :

"My uncle's sold is quite high, allowing him to afford a new car. "

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