purchase

/pˈɜːt‍ʃɪs/

/ˈpɝtʃəs/

to purchase

MAIN VERB

to get something by payment of a price

synonyms : buy

antonyms : sell

Purchase

the act of buying something; the process that one undergoes in order to buy something

something acquired by purchase

a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage

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

synonyms : leverage

Examples

1. The businessman purchased an island for his retirement.

2. He purchased a new drum set for his home studio.

3. The dressmaker purchased a bolt of silk to create a stunning gown.

4. Yesterday I purchased a ripe Persian melon from the market.