purchase

noun

  1. 1

    the acquisition of something for payment

    they closed the purchase with a handshake

  2. 2

    a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage

    he could get no purchase on the situation

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    something acquired by purchase

verb

  1. 1

    obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

    The family purchased a new car

    The conglomerate acquired a new company

Synonyms

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