A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
The first stage of a deal, in which players bid to determine the final contract.
To sell at an auction.
Something which is bought; a purchase.
To make a purchase or purchases, to treat (for a drink, meal or gift)
To make a bluff, usually a large one.
To bribe.
To be equivalent to in value.
To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods.
To obtain, especially by some sacrifice.
to accept as true; to believe