buy definition

1. obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
• examples: The family purchased a new car
• examples: The conglomerate acquired a new company
• examples: She buys for the big department store
2. be worth or be capable of buying
• examples: This sum will buy you a ride on the train
3. acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange
• examples: She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work
4. accept as true
• examples: I can't buy this story