bought (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /bɔːt/

Definition

Acquired possession of something in exchange for payment.

Examples

• I bought a coffee on my way to work.

• He bought a used car to save money.

• They bought tickets for the concert online.

How to Use bought

buy for (prepositional phrase)

To buy something on behalf of someone else. — "I bought a gift for my sister's birthday."

buy from (prepositional phrase)

To purchase something from a specific seller or place. — "I bought this shirt from a small boutique."

buy into (phrasal verb)

To accept a belief or idea; to invest in. — "Many people bought into the hype surrounding the new technology."

Synonyms of bought

Words with a similar meaning to bought:

• purchased
• acquired
• procured

Antonyms of bought

Words with the opposite meaning to bought:

• sold
• returned

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