sell

(noun) the activity of persuading someone to buy. Example: "It was a hard sell."

(verb) exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent. Examples: "He sold his house in january." "She sells her body to survive and support her drug habit."

(verb) be sold at a certain price or in a certain way. Example: "These books sell like hot cakes."

(verb) persuade somebody to accept something. Example: "The french try to sell us their image as great lovers."

(verb) do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood. Synonyms: deal, trade. Examples: "She deals in gold." "The brothers sell shoes."

(verb) give up for a price or reward. Example: "She sold her principles for a successful career."

(verb) be approved of or gain acceptance. Example: "The new idea sold well in certain circles."

(verb) be responsible for the sale of. Example: "All her publicity sold the products."

(verb) deliver to an enemy by treachery. Synonyms: betray. Examples: "Judas sold jesus." "The spy betrayed his country."