Translation
sale, selling
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Word origin
From Latin vendita, the neuter plural of the past participle of vendere ('to sell'), itself a contraction of venum dare ('to give for sale'). English 'vendor' and 'vend' come from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- vendita
- English cognates
- vend, vendor, venal
Grammar
Examples
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The house has been up for sale for six months.
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Sales have risen by ten per cent this year.
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This medicine is not available over the counter.
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There is an auction on Saturday in the village.
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She has worked in sales for twenty years.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 11: vente, sport, univers and 7 more words.