Word
sells
Phoneticssells
US/ˈsɛɫz/
UK/sˈɛlz/
Definitions
01to exchange for money
v. to give something to someone in exchange for money.
v. to transfer goods or services to a buyer in exchange for currency; third-person singular present form.
“My brother sells organic vegetables at the local market every Saturday.”
“The company sells its software to international clients through a network of regional distributors and online platforms.”
Pitfall
He sell cars for a living.
He sells cars for a living.
In the present tense, you must add 's' to the verb when the subject is he, she, it, or a single name.
02to have a price
v. to be available for a specific price.
v. to be offered for sale at a particular price or to be in demand at that price.
“This new phone sells for five hundred dollars in most stores.”
“The vintage vinyl record currently sells for hundreds of dollars among serious collectors due to its rarity.”
Synonyms
03to persuade
v. to persuade someone that an idea or plan is good.
v. to persuade someone of the value or merit of an idea, person, or plan.
“She really sells the idea of remote work to the management team.”
“The candidate effectively sells his vision for urban renewal by focusing on tangible benefits for the local community.”
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