Noun
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the activity of persuading someone to buy
"it was a hard sell"
Verb
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deliver to an enemy by treachery
"Judas sold Jesus"
"The spy betrayed his country"
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be responsible for the sale of
"All her publicity sold the products"
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be approved of or gain acceptance
"The new idea sold well in certain circles"
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give up for a price or reward
"She sold her principles for a successful career"
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do business
offer for sale as for one's livelihood
"She deals in gold"
"The brothers sell shoes"
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persuade somebody to accept something
"The French try to sell us their image as great lovers"
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be sold at a certain price or in a certain way
"These books sell like hot cakes"
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exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
"He sold his house in January"
"She sells her body to survive and support her drug habit"