purchase
Nouns
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(n) the acquisition of something for payment
- they closed the purchase with a handshake
- (n) something acquired by purchase
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(n) a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage
- he could get no purchase on the situation
- (n) the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever leverage,
Verbs
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(v) 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