Definitions

trade in

[treyd-in] / ˈtreɪdˌɪn /

VERB

keep

Synonyms

STRONGEST

carry conduct control enjoy have manage place preserve put retain save store

STRONG

accumulate amass cache conserve deposit detain direct garner grasp grip heap own pile possess reserve season stack stock withhold

WEAK

care for deal in hold back put up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

displace fail hurt let go lose remove squander want waste

STRONG

disperse dispossess dissipate divide neglect release scatter separate spend use up

WEAK

abandon consume give give up hand over ignore let happen

VERB

redeem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pay off reclaim recoup regain repay restore win back

STRONG

cash change cover defray discharge exchange purchase ransom recapture reinstate repossess repurchase retrieve settle

WEAK

buy back buy off call in cash in get back make good replevin replevy take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forfeit lose

STRONG

hold keep

WEAK

abandon disregard ignore

VERB

stock

Synonyms

STRONGEST

carry equip fill furnish handle hoard provide sell stockpile

STRONG

accumulate amass gather have keep provision reserve save store

WEAK

deal in keep on hand lay in put away stow away

Antonyms

STRONGEST

spend take

STRONG

disperse dissipate distribute divide give let go scatter squander use waste

WEAK

deplete use up

Example Sentences

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Leo mentioned the slave trade in relation to AI, suggesting that the world was in danger of normalising the exploitation of people again - both in its production and in its applications.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

There has been little public detail of what that has meant beyond existing talks on single market treatment for the trade in food, farm products, electricity and emissions trading.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Last year, a key global forum that regulates trade in threatened wildlife rejected an EU-led proposal to protect more species of eel.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“The oil market continues to trade in wide ranges, and it remains extremely sensitive to Iran-related headlines,” analysts at ING said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

There was a vigorous trade in appointment times after the lottery was held.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

trade in

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