PURCHASE

PUR ·CHA ·SE 2 syllables

A2 · Elementary 📏 8 letters 🎲 Scrabble 15 ✅ valid word

Common in conversation and basic reading.

noun
  1. the acquisition of something for payment
  2. something acquired by purchase
  3. a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage
  4. the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

💬 Examples

  • "they closed the purchase with a handshake"
  • "he could get no purchase on the situation"

🔗 Similar words

leverage
verb
  1. obtain by purchase

💬 Examples

  • "acquire by means of a financial transaction"
  • "The family purchased a new car"

🔗 Similar words

buy
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