auction
Translation
auction
Examples
The painting was sold at auction.
The painting was sold at auction.
They are holding an auction to raise money.
They are holding an auction to raise money.
Grammar Patterns
((an auction)) a public sale They are holding an auction to raise money.
((at auction)) sold in a public sale The painting was sold at auction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sale, bidding
Etymology
From Latin 'auctio' (an increase), from 'augere' (to increase), because the price increases during the sale.
Memory Tips
Think of the price 'augmenting' or increasing at an auction.