Sell Meaning in English
word
/ˈsɛɫ/
sel
/sˈɛl/
sel
Definition
To give something to someone in exchange for money. It can also mean to persuade someone to buy something.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations: 'sell a car', 'sell out' (everything is gone), 'sell oneself' (promote your skills). Remember 'sale' is the noun. 'Sell' can also mean convincing someone, as in 'sell an idea'.
Spanish: venderPortuguese (BR): venderPortuguese (PT): venderChinese (Simplified): 卖Chinese (Traditional): 賣Hindi: बेचनाArabic: يبيعBengali: বিক্রি করা - বিক্রয় করাRussian: продаватьJapanese: 売るVietnamese: bánKorean: 팔다Turkish: satmakUrdu: بیچناIndonesian: menjual
Example Sentences
I want to sell my old bike.
basic
They sell fruit at the market.
basic
Do you sell coffee here?
basic
My tickets sold out in just one hour.
natural
She knows how to sell an idea to her boss.
natural
If you really want it gone, just sell it online.
natural