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SELLS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Sells.

Sells - as a noun

The activity of persuading someone to buy

Example: "It was a hard sell"

Sells - as a verb

Be sold at a certain price or in a certain way

Example: "These books sell like hot cakes"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Persuade somebody to accept something

Example: "The french try to sell us their image as great lovers"

Do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood

Example: "She deals in gold"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deal5trade6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
transact10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give up for a price or reward

Example: "She sold her principles for a successful career"

Be approved of or gain acceptance

Example: "The new idea sold well in certain circles"

Be responsible for the sale of

Example: "All her publicity sold the products"

Deliver to an enemy by treachery

Example: "Judas sold jesus"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
betray11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cozen16deceive13delude8lead on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He sells fruit at the local market."
"She sells homemade jewelry online."
"The company sells its products worldwide."
"He sells cars for a living."
"The store sells a wide variety of electronics."
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Word Game Points

Is SELLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sells is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SELLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is SELLS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sells is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SELLS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is SELLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sells is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SELLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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