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The correct spelling is bought.
How to pronounce bought
/bɔːt/
verbIPA: /bɔːt/
Say it like: Bow-t
The correct spelling is bought. To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods For example: "I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday."
Usage Examples
“I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday.”
“I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams.”
“He tried to buy me with gifts, but I wouldn't give up my beliefs.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods
- 2.To obtain by some sacrifice.
- 3.To bribe.
- 4.To be equivalent to in value.
- 5.To accept as true; to believe
noun
- 1.A bend; flexure; curve; a hollow angle.
- 2.A bend or hollow in a human or animal body.
- 3.A curve or bend in a river, mountain chain, or other geographical feature.
- 4.The part of a sling that contains the stone.
- 5.A fold, bend, or coil in a tail, snake's body etc.
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