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According to WordNet, the verb "buy" has 5 sense(s).

202207206 obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store".

200683670 accept as true; "I can't buy this story".

202646757 be worth or be capable of buying; "This sum will buy you a ride on the train".

202284096 make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought".

202212103 acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange; "She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work".


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