AUCTION Antonyms
Definition of AUCTION
Best Opposite Words For AUCTION
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| acquire | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • come into the possession of something concrete or abstract • take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect • come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) • locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar • win something through one's efforts • gain knowledge or skills • gain through experience | ||||||||
| buy | verbv | |||||||
noun • an advantageous purchase verb • obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction • make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence • be worth or be capable of buying • acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange • accept as true | ||||||||
| keep | verbv | |||||||
noun • the financial means whereby one lives • the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress • a cell in a jail or prison verb • cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity • continue a certain state, condition, or activity • retain possession of • stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state • conform one's action or practice to • stick to correctly or closely • look after; be the keeper of; have charge of • maintain by writing regular records • supply with room and board • allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature • supply with necessities and support • fail to spoil or rot • behave as expected during of holidays or rites • maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger • to rear • retain rights to • store or keep customarily • have as a supply • maintain for use and service • hold and prevent from leaving • prevent the action or expression of • prevent (food) from rotting | ||||||||
| obtain | verbv | |||||||
verb • come into possession of • receive a specified treatment (abstract) • be valid, applicable, or true | ||||||||
| possess | verbv | |||||||
verb • have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill • have ownership or possession of • enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas | ||||||||
| purchase | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the acquisition of something for payment • something acquired by purchase • a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage • the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever verb • obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction | ||||||||
| retain | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold back within • allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature • secure and keep for possible future use or application • keep in one's mind | ||||||||
