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Purchase

/ˈpɜːtʃəs/

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

📖 Definitions of "Purchase"

noun
  1. 1

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

    "They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink."

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

    "He was pleased with his latest purchase."

  4. 4

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

verb
  1. 1

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

    "to purchase land, to purchase a house"

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

    "to purchase favor with flattery"

  4. 4

    To expiate by a fine or forfeit.

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