buying

1. To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods

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

2. To obtain by some sacrifice.

   I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams.

3. To bribe.

   He tried to buy me with gifts, but I wouldn't give up my beliefs.

4. To be equivalent to in value.

   The dollar doesn't buy as much as it used to.

5. To accept as true; to believe

   I'm not going to buy your stupid excuses anymore!

6. To make a purchase or purchases, to treat (for a meal)

   Let's go out for dinner. I'm buying.

7. To make a bluff, usually a large one.

   Smith tried to buy the pot on the river with a huge bluff

noun

The act of making a purchase.