What is another word for bought for?

Pronunciation: [bˈɔːt fɔː] (IPA)

When it comes to expressing the idea of purchasing something, there are plenty of words and phrases that can be used in place of "bought for". Some common synonyms include "acquired", "procured", "obtained", "gained", and "secured". These words all carry similar meanings to "bought for", but may have slightly different connotations or usage depending on the context. For example, "acquired" can be used for any type of acquisition, whether through purchase, trade or negotiation, while "gained" implies more of an effort or reward. Ultimately, the key is to use the word or phrase that best suits the situation and conveys the desired tone or meaning.

What are the hypernyms for Bought for?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for bought for?

The opposite of "bought for" can be "sold for," indicating the action of selling something for a particular price. Another antonym could be "returned for" or "exchanged for," meaning the process of returning or trading an item for a different product or reimbursement. "Stolen," "taken," or "seized" are also antonyms to "bought for," referring to the action of acquiring an object illegally or forcefully. "Rented," "borrowed," or "leased" are additional antonyms that would imply temporary ownership of the item rather than a permanent purchase. Depending on the context, opposites to "bought for" could vary, but generally, it would refer to actions related to obtaining or relinquishing an object.

What are the antonyms for Bought for?

Famous quotes with Bought for

  • I have been steadily exchanging a rock audience who were nervous about what they had just bought for a jazz audience who not only were happy with their purchase, but are increasingly coming again.
    Bill Bruford
  • I lived in the studio apartment that I bought for four years before I bought it in 1989, so I was already in it. I began living there in 1985, so I've had the same address and phone number since then.
    Marilyn Hacker
  • And in down times it shakes a lot of the bad SF out, a lot the stuff that was bought for literary reasons, which is neither entertaining nor great literature.
    Jerry Pournelle
  • The distinguishing sign of slavery is to have a price, and to be bought for it.
    John Ruskin
  • I don't feel the obligation to have a big explosion in the first 20 seconds so the audience doesn't turn on another channel. We are trying to make something that looks like a feature film that was bought for television and I think we are succeeding.
    Tom Selleck

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