bought

verb

• To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods

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

• To obtain by some sacrifice.

  "I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams."

• To bribe.

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

• To be equivalent to in value.

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

• To accept as true; to believe

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

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

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

• To make a bluff, usually a large one.

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