verb “sell”
infinitive sell; he sells; past tense sold; past part. sold; ger. selling
- to exchange goods or services for money
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She sold her old car very quickly at a good price.
- (with an adverb) to be bought (in the way mentioned) by customers
This new smartphone is selling rapidly in stores.
- to persuade someone to accept an idea or plan
He worked hard to sell the project proposal to the board.
- to betray someone for personal gain
He sold his fellow soldiers to the enemy.
noun “sell”
singular sell, plural sells
- an attempt to persuade someone to accept something
Getting everyone to agree to the new schedule was a tough sell.