purchase

/'pθ:tʃəs/
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purchase

The family purchased a new car.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The act of buying something: The action of acquiring something by paying money for it.
    • Something that is bought: An item or property that has been obtained by paying money.
    • A firm hold or grip, especially for applying force: A secure position or contact point that allows one to exert force or influence.

  2. Verb:

    • To buy something: To obtain something by paying money for it.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The purchase of a new home is a major life decision.
    • She carried her purchases from the mall in a large bag.
    • The climber struggled to find a secure purchase on the icy rock.

  • Verb:

    • They plan to purchase a new computer next month.
    • The company purchased its main competitor last year.
Advanced Usage
  • "To get a purchase on something": To get a firm grip or understanding of a situation, allowing one to act effectively.
    • The detective couldn't get a purchase on the suspect's alibi.
  • "To make a purchase": A common phrase meaning to buy something.
    • I made several purchases online yesterday.
Variants and Related Words
  • Purchaser (n): A person who buys something; a buyer.
    • The purchaser must sign the contract.
  • Purchasing power (n): The financial ability to buy goods and services.
    • Inflation has reduced the purchasing power of the average salary.
Synonyms
  • Buy (v): To acquire something in exchange for payment.
  • Acquire (v): To come into possession of something.
  • Acquisition (n): Something acquired, especially an asset.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Purchase on credit: To buy something with an agreement to pay later.
    • Many customers choose to purchase large appliances on credit.
Related Idioms
  • Not worth a day's purchase: (Archaic) Describing something, especially a life, that is very precarious or unlikely to last.
    • In his weakened state, his life was not worth a day's purchase.
purchase

The family purchased a new car.

Noun
  1. the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
  2. a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage
    • he could get no purchase on the situation
  3. something acquired by purchase
  4. the acquisition of something for payment
    • they closed the purchase with a handshake
Verb
  1. obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
    • The family purchased a new car
    • The conglomerate acquired a new company
    • She buys for the big department store

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