sell

transitive verb sold, selling

1. to give up, deliver, or exchange (property, goods, services, etc.) for money or its equivalent
2. 1. to have or offer regularly for sale; deal in: a store that sells hardware, to sell real estate
   2. to make or try to make sales in or to: to sell chain stores
3. 1. to give up or deliver (a person) to his or her enemies or into slavery, bondage, etc.
   2. to be a traitor to; betray (a country, cause, etc.)
4. to give up or dispose of (one's honor, one's vote, etc.) for profit or a dishonorable purpose
5. to bring about, help in, or promote, the sale of: television sells many products
6. ☆ Informal
   1. to establish faith, confidence, or belief in: to sell oneself to the public
   2. to persuade (someone) of the value of something; convince: with on: sell him on the idea
7. Slang to cheat or dupe

intransitive verb

1. to exchange property, goods, or services for money, etc.
2. to work or act as a salesman or salesclerk
3. to be sold; attract buyers: often used with reference to the rate of sale: to sell well, poorly, etc.
4. to be sold (for or at): belts selling for six dollars
5. Informal to be accepted, approved, etc.: a scheme that won't sell

noun

1. Slang a trick or hoax
2. ☆ selling or salesmanship