Purchase meaning

What does “purchase” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“purchase” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the acquisition of something for payment.

purchase

noun

  1. the acquisition of something for payment

    “they closed the purchase with a handshake”

  2. something acquired by purchase

  3. a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage

    “he could get no purchase on the situation”

  4. the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

    Synonymsleverage

verb

  1. obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

    “The family purchased a new car”

    “The conglomerate acquired a new company”

    Synonymsbuy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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