sell

Vocabulary Word

Definition

To 'sell' is to exchange a product or service for money. It’s not just about physical items, you could also sell an idea or plan.

Examples in Different Contexts

Authors 'sell' their books to publishers or directly to readers. An author might express, 'I'm thrilled to have sold over 50,000 copies of my latest novel.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

We've got some great updates to our software, and our current users should find them helpful. We need to find the best way to communicate these benefits.

Response:

Should we host a demo session to sell the new software updates to our current users?

Creative

Scenario:

I've just finished my latest piece, and I think it's a breakthrough. I'd really like to share it with a wider audience.

Response:

That's great! Have you thought about how you're going to sell your artwork to reach a wider audience?