buy
Translation
to buy, to purchase
Examples
I need to buy some milk.
I need to buy some milk.
She bought him a new watch.
She bought him a new watch.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to buy (sth.) I need to buy a ticket.
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to buy (sb.) (sth.) He bought his daughter a bike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: purchase, acquire; Antonyms: sell, vend
Etymology
From Old English 'bycgan', meaning 'to pay for, acquire'.
Memory Tips
Imagine saying 'bye-bye' to your money when you buy something.