sells

[selz]

sells Definition

  • 1to exchange something for money
  • 2to persuade someone to buy something

Using sells: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sells" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He sells cars for a living.

  • Example

    The store sells a variety of products.

  • Example

    She was able to sell her idea to the investors.

  • Example

    The salesman was trying to sell me a new phone.

sells Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sells

Antonyms for sells

Phrases with sells

  • to sell all of something that is available, or to betray one's principles for personal gain

    Example

    The concert sold out within minutes of tickets going on sale. / He used to be an activist, but he sold out and joined the corporate world.

  • an aggressive and persistent sales pitch

    Example

    The salesman gave me a hard sell, but I wasn't interested in buying the product.

  • a gentle and persuasive sales pitch

    Example

    The salesman used a soft sell approach to convince me to buy the product.

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Summary: sells in Brief

The verb 'sells' [selz] means to exchange something for money or to persuade someone to buy something. It can refer to a variety of products, such as 'He sells cars for a living.' 'Sells' also has idiomatic uses, such as 'sell out,' meaning to sell all of something or to betray one's principles, and 'hard sell,' meaning an aggressive sales pitch.