Definition

To engage in buying and selling goods or services in a marketplace.

Example

Every Saturday, people market their homemade goods at the local fair.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, do you want to go market this weekend?

Sure! I need to pick up some groceries for the week.

Great! I love checking out new items when we market together.

Me too! We always find the best deals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A place or area where people buy and sell goods, or a system for trading products and services.

Example

Every Saturday, we visit the local market to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

Conversation

Have you been to the new market downtown yet?

Not yet, but I've heard it's really nice!

I went yesterday, and they had so many fresh fruits and veggies at the market.

Definition

To offer goods or services for sale to customers.

Example

The company plans to market its new product next month.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you thought about how to market your artwork?

Not really, I’m not sure where to start.

You could use social media to market it effectively.

Root Explanation

Market → The word originates from Old North French *marché* (meaning a place where goods are bought and sold), which in turn comes from the Latin *mercatus* (meaning trade or commerce). The term 'market' refers to a place where trading occurs, specifically for buying and selling goods.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'place for trade' — that's what a market is, where people come together to buy and sell goods.

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