definition of
buy

[1] #1 buy v. [purchase] obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store". wn

[2] #2 buy v. [bribe, corrupt, grease one's palms] make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought". wn

[3] #3 buy n. [bargain, steal] an advantageous purchase; "she got a bargain at the auction"; "the stock was a real buy at that price". wn

[4] #4 buy v. be worth or be capable of buying; "This sum will buy you a ride on the train". wn

[5] #5 buy v. acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange; "She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work". wn