Definition of buys

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • buys is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • buys is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • buys is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of buys


  • make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bribe
    2. corrupt
    3. grease one's palms
  • an advantageous purchase (noun)

    Examples

    1. the stock was a real buy at that price

    Synonyms

    1. bargain
    2. steal
  • obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction (verb)

    Examples

    1. She buys for the big department store

    Synonyms

    1. purchase
  • accept as true (verb)

    Examples

    1. I can't buy this story
  • acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange (verb)

    Examples

    1. She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work
  • be worth or be capable of buying (verb)

    Examples

    1. This sum will buy you a ride on the train

See definition of buys in Merriam Webster