auction AWK-shun noun verb WS #5

a public sale where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

1. The auction raised thousands of dollars for charity.
2. They attended an online auction to find collectibles.
3. The auction house specializes in rare artwork.
4. She bought the desk at an auction.
5. He made several bids at the auction.

to sell something through an auction process

1. The family decided to auction their antique collection.
2. The government auctioned off the seized property.
3. The celebrity auctioned her wardrobe for a good cause.
4. They auctioned a similar desk last year.
5. The house was auctioned last week.