purchase
/ˈpɝtʃəs/
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Also a noun
Meaning
To acquire something by paying money for it.
We decided to purchase a reliable used car instead of leasing a new one.
Have you already purchased your tickets for the flight to Chicago?
How it's used
This means “buy something”
- purchase a car
“purchased it.”
The company purchased several commercial properties downtown.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Meaning
Something that has been bought, or the act of buying it.
She carefully inspected her purchase before carrying the bag out of the shop.
Many consumers regret major purchases made on impulse late at night.
A firm hold or grip on a surface that prevents slipping.
His boots struggled to find purchase on the wet, mossy rocks along the trail.
Can you get enough purchase on the lid to twist it off without tools?
How it's used
This means “gain a firm hold”
- gain purchase on the rocks
“gain purchase on it.”
The climber managed to gain purchase on the icy ledge.
Collocations
- purchase price
- proof of purchase
- make a purchase
- gain purchase
- find purchase
Synonyms
- acquisition
- grip
- foothold
- traction