buy synonyms

buy*

n.

value, good deal, bargain, steal*; see bargain 2.

buy

v.

  1. To acquire by purchase

    purchase, acquire, get, pay for, bargain for, barter for, procure, gain, secure for a consideration, contract for, sign for, get in exchange, shop for, go marketing, buy and sell, order, invest in, make an investment, acquire ownership of, procure title to, pay cash for, redeem, hire, pay a price for, pick up, score*, traffic in*; see also obtain 1.

    Antonyms sell*, vend*, auction. *

  2. To bribe

    suborn, have in one's pay, corrupt, grease one's palm*; see bribe.

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