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- pronunciation:
- pe
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
peddles, peddling, peddled |
| definition 1: |
to offer (goods) for sale on the street or from door to door.
The craftsmen peddle their wares at the bazaar.He was caught peddling drugs on the street.- synonyms:
- hawk
- similar words:
- distribute, push, retail, sell, trade, vend
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| definition 2: |
to offer, dispense, or disseminate.
They peddle their intolerant views to anyone who will listen.- synonyms:
- dispense, disseminate, retail
- similar words:
- broadcast, push
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| related words: |
handle, market, merchandise |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to travel about offering goods for sale.
- synonyms:
- hawk
- similar words:
- deal, sell, trade, traffic, vend
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The words peddle and pedal (a foot operated lever) sound alike but have different meanings.
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