Pronunciation

/sɛl/

Definitions

• Verb: (n) The act of transferring possession of something to someone else in exchange for money, goods, or services. Transitive verb: To offer or supply for sale; dispose of. Intransitive verb: To bring something to market for sale; hawk. Noun: The act or process of selling; the state of being offered for sale. Adjective: Designed or intended for sale; marketable.

Phrases

• “Sell something” means to offer it for purchase.
• “Sell your house” refers to putting it on the market for sale.
• “Can’t sell” indicates failure to find a buyer.
• “Selling point” refers to a feature that makes something attractive to buyers.

Example Sentences

• Transitive verb: “The entrepreneur decided to sell his startup for millions.”
• Intransitive verb: “The local farmer was seen selling fresh produce at the market.”
• Noun: “The real estate agent listed several properties for sale this week.”
• Adjective: “This new smartphone model has excellent selling potential.”

Synonyms

• Offer
• Supply
• Market
• Peddle
• Promote
• Exchange
• Bargain
• Place on the market
• Unload
• Discount
• Clear inventory

Antonyms

• Buy
• Purchase
• Acquire
• Retain
• Keep
• Hold onto
• Absorb
• Invest
• Purchase (as a verb for selling)