verb
definition
To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods
example
I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday.
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To obtain by some sacrifice.
example
I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams.
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To bribe.
example
He tried to buy me with gifts, but I wouldn't give up my beliefs.
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To be equivalent to in value.
example
The dollar doesn't buy as much as it used to.
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To accept as true; to believe
example
I'm not going to buy your stupid excuses anymore!
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To make a purchase or purchases, to treat (for a meal)
example
Let's go out for dinner. I'm buying.
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To make a bluff, usually a large one.
example
Smith tried to buy the pot on the river with a huge bluff