Synonyms of 'sell'
1 (verb)
Definition
to exchange (something) for money
I sold everything I owned except for my car and books.
Synonyms
offer for sale
put up for sale
Opposites
2 (verb)
Definition
to deal in (objects or property)
It sells everything from hair ribbons to oriental rugs.
Synonyms
retail
merchandise
He advises shops on how to merchandise their wares.
traffic in
offer for sale
be in the business of
Opposites
3 (verb)
Grain sells at ten times usual prices.
4 (verb)
Definition
to be in demand on the market
The company believes the products will sell well.
5 (verb)
Definition
to gain acceptance of
She is hoping she can sell the idea to clients.
Synonyms
win approval for
persuade someone to accept
bring someone round to
gain acceptance for
get acceptance for
Phrasal verbs
See sell someone out
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of barter
Definition
to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services, rather than for money
They have been bartering wheat for cotton and timber.
in the sense of be
How much is this?
Synonyms
cost,
come to,
sell at,
set (someone) back (informal),
command a price of
in the sense of cost
Definition
to be obtained or obtainable in exchange for
The course is limited to 12 people and costs £50.
Synonyms
sell at,
come to,
set (someone) back (informal),
be priced at,
command a price of
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