resell
UK: ˌriːˈsel | US: ˌriːˈsel
vt. to sell something again, especially after buying it
vt. to sell something previously owned by another seller
The word "resell" combines the prefix "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again") with the verb "sell" (from Old English "sellan," meaning "to give or deliver for money"). The prefix "re-" is widely used in English to indicate repetition or backward motion, while "sell" retains its core meaning of commercial exchange. Together, they logically form a verb describing the act of selling something a second time, often in the context of secondary markets or redistribution.
He bought the limited-edition sneakers to resell them at a higher price.
The company plans to resell refurbished electronics online.
It’s illegal to resell concert tickets above face value in some regions.
She decided to resell her old textbooks after graduating.
The platform allows users to resell digital game licenses.