sell definition

1. the activity of persuading someone to buy
• examples: it was a hard sell
2. exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
• examples: He sold his house in January
• examples: She sells her body to survive and support her drug habit
3. be sold at a certain price or in a certain way
• examples: These books sell like hot cakes
4. persuade somebody to accept something
• examples: The French try to sell us their image as great lovers
5. give up for a price or reward
• examples: She sold her principles for a successful career
6. be approved of or gain acceptance
• examples: The new idea sold well in certain circles
7. be responsible for the sale of
• examples: All her publicity sold the products