How to Use "Sell" with Example Sentences

sell (v): to exchange something for money

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Used with verbs:

"We were unable to sell our house."
(be + unable to, be + able to, can, be + trying to)

"John wants to sell his car."
(wants to, plans to)

Used with prepositions:

"The store sells shoes at low prices."
(at, for)

"They sold their car for $5000."
(for)

"She sold her house to a friend."
(to)

Used with nouns:

"The company sells cars."
(company, dealership, business)

"This store sells only shoes."
(store, shop)

"The store sells my books for $5."
(books, tickets, hats, shoes, items, merchandise) *many additional nouns