an advantageous purchase; she got a bargain at the auction; the stock was a real buy at that price

[ Syn: bargain , steal ]

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; The family purchased a new car; The conglomerate acquired a new company; She buys for the big department store

[ Syn: purchase ]

make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; This judge can be bought

[ Syn: bribe , corrupt , grease ones palms ]

be worth or be capable of buying; This sum will buy you a ride on the train'

acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange; She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work'

accept as true; I can't buy this story'