Question

Suggested correction: What does 'fetch' mean in the following sentence: "This old bed will not fetch much now"?

• A. go and bring
• B. attract
• C. look good
• D. realize (a price)

Answer 1

Answer:

D. realize (a price)

• The verb fetch means to be sold for a particular price or to bring in / realize an amount of money.

• In the given sentence, "This old bed will not fetch much now" means that selling the bed will not bring in much money.

Key Meanings of Fetch:

• To sell for/realize a price: The antique painting fetched a large sum at the auction.

• To go and bring back: Please fetch me a glass of water.