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To purchase or obtain by paying money.

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Usage examples (39)
  • Sam learned that he could not buy love.
  • I can't buy this story
  • She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work
  • This sum will buy you a ride on the train
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  • After her team got a "bye" (skipping a turn in a tournament), she said "'bye" (goodbye) and left to "buy" (purchase) sodas at the store "by" (near) the park.
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