English · Common Verbs
sell
/sel/
[/sel/]
exchange for money
Beginnerverb
Definition
To give something to another person in exchange for money.
Example
The farmer hopes to sell all of his fresh vegetables at the market today.
The farmer hopes to sell all of his fresh vegetables at the market today.
Etymology
From Old English 'sellan' (to give, hand over), of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Core commercial verb, contrasted with 'buy' in trade and retail contexts.