Dictionary definition · sell
noun
- the activity of persuading someone to buy"it was a hard sell"
verb
- exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent"He sold his house in January"
- be sold at a certain price or in a certain way"These books sell like hot cakes"
- persuade somebody to accept something"The French try to sell us their image as great lovers"
- do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood"She deals in gold"
- give up for a price or reward"She sold her principles for a successful career"
- be approved of or gain acceptance"The new idea sold well in certain circles"
- be responsible for the sale of"All her publicity sold the products"
- deliver to an enemy by treachery"Judas sold Jesus"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).