peddle

[ˈpɛd(ə)l]

peddle Definition

• 1. try to sell (something, especially small goods) by going from house to house or place to place
• 2. promote (an idea or view) persistently or widely

Using peddle: Examples

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

• Example

  He peddles fruit and vegetables from a cart.

• Example

  She peddles her handmade jewelry at the local market.

• Example

  The politician is peddling a new economic plan.

• Example

  The company is accused of peddling false information.

peddle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for peddle

• hawk
• vend
• sell
• market
• promote

Antonyms for peddle

• buy
• purchase

Phrases with peddle

• peddle one's wares

  to try to sell one's goods or services, often by going from place to place

  Example

  The street vendor was peddling his wares in the busy market.

• peddle influence

  to use one's position or power to promote or advance one's own interests or those of others

  Example

  The lobbyist was accused of peddling influence to sway the decision in favor of his client.

• peddle drugs

  to sell illegal drugs

  Example

  The drug dealer was arrested for peddling drugs on the street corner.

Origins of peddle

from Middle Dutch 'peddelen', meaning 'to sell'

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Summary: peddle in Brief

'Peddle' [ˈpɛd(ə)l] means trying to sell something, especially small goods, by going from place to place or promoting an idea or view persistently. It can be used in phrases like 'peddle one's wares' or 'peddle influence.' 'Peddle' has formal synonyms like 'vend' and 'promote,' and informal ones like 'push' and 'hustle.'