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The act of buying or making a purchase
“My wallet ran dry in short order from all that buying I did at the end of the month.”
The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale
The state of being a proprietor or having possession of something
An act of assuming control or ownership through acquisition or buying out
A deal between two parties, especially in business
The preoccupation of society with the acquisition of consumer goods
Coming into possession of
Present participle for to influence someone (usually dishonestly) in return for money
“Wealthy interest groups may buy politicians, and so buy the policies they want.”
Present participle for to believe as valid or correct
“Giorgio claims that ancient aliens built the great pyramids. I don't buy it at all!”
(treat to) Present participle for to pay the bill for someone else
Present participle for to visit one or more shops, or websites, to buy goods
Present participle for to process or approve matters, typically routinely rather than through careful consideration
(usually of stolen goods) Present participle for to deal in
Present participle for to accept or consent, especially by silence or by omitting to object
Present participle for to tolerate the existence or occurrence of something
Present participle for to request or demand the performance, occurrence or submission of
Present participle for to sign up for a service or publication, sometimes for a fee
Present participle for to have as a belief or opinion
Present participle for to manipulate or influence an event
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