First Known Use: 1651
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vend
verb \ˈvend\
Definition of VEND
transitive verb
1
a : to sell especially as a hawker or peddler b : to sell by means of vending machines
2
: to utter publicly
intransitive verb
: to dispose of something by sale : sell; also : to engage in selling
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Origin of VEND
Latin vendere to sell, v.t., contraction for venum dare to give for sale
Related to VEND
- Synonyms
- deal (in), merchandise (also merchandize), put up, retail, sell, market
VENDS Defined for Kids
vend
verb \ˈvend\
vend·edvend·ing
Definition of VEND for Kids
: to sell or offer for sale
— ven·dor also vend·er \ˈven-dər\ noun
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