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undersell

[ uhn-der-sel ]
/ ˌʌn dərˈsɛl /
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verb (used with object), un·der·sold, un·der·sell·ing.

to sell more cheaply than.
to advertise with restraint; understate the merits of (something): By underselling his product, he let his hearers convince themselves of its importance.
to sell for less than the actual value.

RELATED WORDS

modify, diminish, deduct, allow, remove, rebate, redeem, abate, subtract, depreciate

Nearby words

  1. undersea,
  2. underseal,
  3. underseas,
  4. undersecretariat,
  5. undersecretary,
  6. underservant,
  7. underserve,
  8. underset,
  9. undersexed,
  10. undersheriff

Origin of undersell

First recorded in 1615–25; under- + sell1
Related formsun·der·sell·er, noun
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undersell

/ (ˌʌndəˈsɛl) /

verb -sells, -selling or -sold

to sell for less than the usual or expected price
(tr) to sell at a price lower than that of (another seller)
(tr) to advertise (merchandise) with moderation or restraint
Derived Formsunderseller, noun
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