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sells

Pronunciation: [sɛlz]

Word

Context: "commercial activity"

(verb) to give something to someone in exchange for money. When you sell something, you are letting someone buy it from you.

Example

She sells lemonade at the park during the summer.

Example

He doesn’t sell his toys; he prefers to keep them.

Example

What does she sell at the market?

Context: "persuasion"

(verb) to convince someone to agree with you or to believe in something. When you sell an idea, you're trying to make someone understand that it's a good idea.

Example

He sells the benefits of his product very well.

Example

She didn't sell her idea to the class; they didn't seem interested.

Example

How did you sell your idea to the team?

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