る【せる】

Frequency rank: 46,119. – 47,037. (for form せる: 780.)
    Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
  1. to compete
  2. to bid
  3. to sell at auction
Forms
  • る【せる】Frequency rank: 46,119. – 47,037.
  • る【せる】
  • せるFrequency rank: 780.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to compete
    2. This meaning refers to the act of striving against others to achieve a goal or win a contest. It can be used in various contexts such as sports, business, or any scenario where individuals or groups vie for superiority.
    They are competing for the gold medal at the Olympics.
    I competed with my friends in a soccer match.
  2. to bid
    3. This meaning pertains to offering a certain amount of money for something in a competitive setting, such as an auction. It is associated with the process of making financial offers to purchase an item.
    I made a high bid on a painting at the auction.
    He bid against others to purchase that item.
  3. to sell at auction
    4. This meaning is specifically about selling items through a bidding process where potential buyers place bids until the highest bidder wins the item. It is commonly used in contexts involving art, antiques, or valuable items.
    She sold her house at auction.
    This furniture is scheduled to be sold at auction.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to compete against each otherto put up for auctionto compete at an auctionto win an auctionto win a competitionto compete fiercelyto bid down the pricecompetition is intenseto bid competitivelyis up for auction
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