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Phrasal verbs starting with "buy"

10 phrasal verbs use this verb

buy back
B2

To purchase something that was previously sold or given away; especially when a company repurchases its own shares.

buy down
C1

(Finance) To pay an upfront sum of money in order to reduce a mortgage or loan interest rate.

buy in
B2

To purchase a stock of something in bulk; also to obtain acceptance or support from others; (finance) a specific market operation.

buy into
B2

To accept or believe in an idea, system, or philosophy; to purchase a stake or share in a business or scheme.

buy off
B2

To bribe or silence someone by giving them money or something of value.

buy off on
C1

To give one's approval or agreement to a plan, idea, or decision.

buy out
B2

To purchase someone's entire share of a business or their contractual stake, giving you full control.

buy out from under
C1

To purchase something that someone else was relying on or expected to own, leaving them without it.

buy over
C1

To persuade someone to switch allegiance or support by offering money or gifts.

buy up
B2

To purchase all or a large amount of something that is available, often to gain control or prevent others from having it.