Synonyms for

Sells

Verb / selz / Another word for sells — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to exchange goods or services for money

Synonyms & similar words

buy deal betray sell trade markets peddles vends offers promotes retails merchandises trades deals transacts hocks pushes dispenses auctions barters exchanges negotiates solicits supplies pitches

Synonyms by register

Formal

vends disposes of markets

Informal

hocks peddles flogs

Literary

barters exchanges

Antonyms

buys acquires purchases gets receives takes

Common collocations

  • sells out
  • sells for
  • sells well
  • sells quickly
  • sells cheap
  • sells fast
  • sells at a profit

Word family

noun sale
verb sell
adjective sellable
adverb sellingly

Usage note

The word 'sells' is the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to sell'. It is commonly used in commercial contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The girl sells lemonade on the corner.
  2. The farmer sells his vegetables at the market.
  3. The company sells computers and electronics.
  4. The salesman sells cars at the dealership.
  5. The artist sells her paintings online.

Quotes

  • “If you're good at something, never do it for free.” - The Joker
  • “I'm not a businessman. I'm a business, man.” - Jay-Z
  • “There is nothing wrong with making a profit.” - Arnold Schwarzenegger

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