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

The best-selling novels follow the chaotic and relatable Brooks family as their eldest, Lottie, 11 and ¾, tries to survive the awkwardness of growing up. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

While natural kratom contains only trace amounts of 7-OH, some companies sell concentrated or synthetic forms of the compound under brand names such as Magic 7OH and 7 O’Heaven for as little as $4 a pop. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026

Outdoor toy manufacturer Step2 (registration required) redesigned its digital commerce strategy to do more than sell products online. — Adam Barker, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Jeff Koons is set to sell eight paintings and a sculpture from his personal collection worth a collective $100 million at auction, the New York Times reports. — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing sell

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