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sell

[sel] / sɛl /
VERB
exchange an object for money
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advertise auction close handle hawk market move peddle trade
STRONG
bargain barter boost contract dispose drum dump exchange hustle merchandise persuade pitch plug puff push retail retain snow spiel stock traffic unload vend wholesale
WEAK
be in business clinch the deal close the deal deal in put across put up for sale soft sell soft soap sweet-talk
Antonyms
STRONGEST
buy
STRONG
conceal discourage dissuade hide hold keep

Example Sentences

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Early investors in WLFI, a so-called governance token that grants holders the ability to vote on some of World Liberty’s operations, weren’t initially permitted to sell their tokens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

I think that the best thing I can do is sell my rental home and continue on the same path.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

But "the important thing in the future will be how to sell it", he said, with new companies often struggling to turn a profit.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Wasserman apologized to his staff for “past personal mistakes” and said he would sell the agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“You boring, Shrub. Better for sell it. Make folks believe.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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