What is another word for buy?

Common synonyms for buy include purchase, bribe, sell, steal, bargain.

What is the opposite of buy?

Antonyms of buy include sell, trade, barter, give away, dispose of.

Synonyms for

/ baɪ / Another word for buy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

purchase bribe sell steal bargain greaseonespalms corrupt

Formal

purchase acquire procure obtain

Informal

grab cop snag score

Literary

procure obtain gain

sell trade barter give away dispose of hoard

verb buy

adjective buyable

Usage note

While 'buy' is common in all registers, 'purchase' is often preferred in more formal contexts. Be careful not to confuse 'buy' with 'sell'.

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