sold Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
   sell.
   
   • He sold his house in January
   • She sells her body to survive and support her drug habit
2. verb be sold at a certain price or in a certain way
   sell.
   
   • These books sell like hot cakes
3. verb persuade somebody to accept something
   sell.
   
   • The French try to sell us their image as great lovers
4. verb do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood
   sell; deal; trade.
   
   • She deals in gold
   • The brothers sell shoes
5. verb give up for a price or reward
   sell.
   
   • She sold her principles for a successful career
6. verb be approved of or gain acceptance
   sell.
   
   • The new idea sold well in certain circles
7. verb be responsible for the sale of
   sell.
   
   • All her publicity sold the products
8. verb deliver to an enemy by treachery
   sell; betray.
   
   • Judas sold Jesus
   • The spy betrayed his country
9. adjective disposed of to a purchaser
   
   • this merchandise is sold

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