Bought

/bɔːt/

The meaning and definition of Bought, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods
    β€œI'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday.”
  2. To make a purchase or purchases, to treat (for a meal)
    β€œLet's go out for dinner. I'm buying.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms make a buy accept believe swallow take on cheap
Antonyms disbelieve pitch reject cheap sell vend

Origin

From Middle English bought.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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