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boughten

The correct spelling is boughten.

How to pronounce boughten

adjective

IPA: /ˈbɔːtən/

Say it like: Bow-ten

The correct spelling is boughten. Having been purchased or bought (rather than homemade). For example: "Is that a boughten chair?"

Usage Examples

Is that a boughten chair?

I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday.

I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Having been purchased or bought (rather than homemade).

verb

  1. 1.To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods
  2. 2.To obtain by some sacrifice.
  3. 3.To bribe.
  4. 4.To be equivalent to in value.
  5. 5.To accept as true; to believe

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