The difference between Buy and Disbelieve

When used as verbs, buy means to obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods, whereas disbelieve means to not believe.

Buy is also noun with the meaning: something which is bought.

check bellow for the other definitions of Buy and Disbelieve

  1. Buy as a verb (transitive):

    To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods

    Examples:

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

  2. Buy as a verb (transitive):

    To obtain by some sacrifice.

    Examples:

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

  3. Buy as a verb (transitive):

    To bribe.

    Examples:

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

  4. Buy as a verb (transitive):

    To be equivalent to in value.

    Examples:

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

  5. Buy as a verb (transitive, informal):

    to accept as true; to believe

    Examples:

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

  6. Buy as a verb (intransitive):

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

    Examples:

    "She buys for Federated."

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

  7. Buy as a verb (poker slang, transitive):

    To make a bluff, usually a large one.

    Examples:

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

  1. Buy as a noun:

    Something which is bought; a purchase.

    Examples:

    "At only $30, the second-hand kitchen table was a great buy."

  1. Disbelieve as a verb:

    To not believe; to exercise disbelief.

  2. Disbelieve as a verb:

    To actively deny (a statement, opinion or perception).

    Examples:

    "He chose to disbelieve the bad news as inconceivable."

  3. Disbelieve as a verb:

    To cease to believe.

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