purchase

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈpɜːtʃəs/
/ˈpɝtʃəs/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

Example Sentences
  • They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink.
2 Definition

That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.

3 Definition

That which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent.

Example Sentences
  • He was pleased with his latest purchase.
4 Definition

The act or process of seeking and obtaining something (e.g. property, etc.)

5 Definition

A price paid for a house or estate, etc. equal to the amount of the rent or income during the stated number of years.

6 Definition

Any mechanical hold or advantage, applied to the raising or removing of heavy bodies, as by a lever, a tackle or capstan.

Synonyms
contact grip hold
Example Sentences
  • It is hard to get purchase on a nail without a pry bar or hammer.
7 Definition

The apparatus, tackle or device by which such mechanical advantage is gained and in nautical terminology the ratio of such a device, like a pulley, or block and tackle.

8 Definition

The amount of hold one has from an individual foothold or ledge.

Synonyms
foothold support
9 Definition

Acquisition of lands or tenements by means other than descent or inheritance, namely, by one's own act or agreement.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.

Example Sentences
  • to purchase land, to purchase a house
2 Definition

To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.

3 Definition

To obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.

Example Sentences
  • to purchase favor with flattery
4 Definition

To expiate by a fine or forfeit.

5 Definition

To apply to (anything) a device for obtaining a mechanical advantage; to get a purchase upon, or apply a purchase to; to raise or move by mechanical means.

Example Sentences
  • to purchase a cannon
6 Definition

To put forth effort to obtain anything; to strive; to exert oneself.

7 Definition

To constitute the buying power for a purchase, have a trading value.

Example Sentences
  • Many aristocratic refugees' portable treasures purchased their safe passage and comfortable exile during the revolution