Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Auction is a sale where items are offered, and people bid against each other, with the item going to the highest bidder.
Auction
/ˈɔːkʃən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The car was sold at auction today.They plan to auction the paintings next month.
Etymology:
The word auction is derived from the Latin word auctio, meaning an increase or augmentation, from the verb augēre, to increase.
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