vend
[ vend ]
/ vɛnd /
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verb (used with object)
to sell as one's business or occupation, especially by peddling: to vend flowers at a sidewalk stand.
to give utterance to (opinions, ideas, etc.); publish.
verb (used without object)
to engage in the sale of merchandise.
to be disposed of by sale.
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Origin of vend
OTHER WORDS FROM vend
vend·a·ble, adjectivere·vend, verb (used with object)un·vend·a·ble, adjectiveun·vend·ed, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for vend
vend
/ (vɛnd) /
verb
to sell or be sold
to sell (goods) for a living
(tr) rare to utter or publish (an opinion, etc)
Derived forms of vend
vendition (vɛnˈdɪʃən), nounWord Origin for vend
C17: from Latin vendere, contraction of vēnum dare to offer for sale
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