the activity of persuading someone to buy; it was a hard sell'

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent; He sold his house in January; She sells her body to survive and support her drug habit'

be sold at a certain price or in a certain way; These books sell like hot cakes'

persuade somebody to accept something; The French try to sell us their image as great lovers'

do business; offer for sale as for ones livelihood; She deals in gold; The brothers sell shoes

[ Syn: deal , trade ]

give up for a price or reward; She sold her principles for a successful career'

be approved of or gain acceptance; The new idea sold well in certain circles'

be responsible for the sale of; All her publicity sold the products'

deliver to an enemy by treachery; Judas sold Jesus; The spy betrayed his country

[ Syn: betray ]