Synonyms of sell

sell

verb

ˈsel 

as in to market

to offer for sale to the public

used to sell groceries in a small neighborhood market

Synonyms & Similar Words

• market
• retail
• distribute
• merchandise
• exchange
• deal (in)
• provide
• promote
• advertise
• wholesale
• vend
• resell
• export
• supply
• put up
• trade
• peddle
• keep
• barter
• presell
• traffic (in)
• hawk
• carry
• handle
• remarket
• auction
• bargain
• stock
• tout
• haggle
• plug
• boost
• horse-trade
• dicker
• palter
• chaffer
• ballyhoo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• buy
• purchase

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sell

Though the Scandi brand was selling at a brisk pace to her online customers, Stover knew the economics weren’t going to work for the long term if every reorder was saddled with that kind of extra cost. — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026

Universal successfully sold audiences on the promise of a terrifying and emotional horror experience starring an Oscar-winning actress. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026

SsangYong was eventually sold to an Indian company; SP is acquired by Americans. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Three Jordan jerseys from the ’98 Finals have sold for more than $10 million. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing sell

• sell (for)
• sell (out)
• sell a bill of goods to
• sell down the river
• sell short