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pur·chase
 purchase
- pronunciation:
- puhr
ch
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
purchased, purchases, purchasing |
| definition 1: |
to obtain by exchanging money for; buy.
The school will be purchasing new computers next year.They purchased a second home in Mexico.- similar words:
- buy
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| definition 2: |
to get a secure hold or leverage on in order to lift or carry.
They purchased the piano carefully before hauling it up the steps. |
| related words: |
acquire, buy, expend, obtain, procure |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something that is purchased.
I went to a lot of stores but came home with only two purchases.- similar words:
- buy
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| definition 2: |
the act of purchasing.
The purchase of a house can be a complicated process.- similar words:
- buy
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| definition 3: |
a secure grip or hold, as for moving or lifting something heavy.
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| related words: |
acquisition, bargain, hold, loot |
| derivations: |
purchasable (adj.), purchaser (n.) |
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