purchase

¹pur·chase

verb \ˈpər-chəs\

pur·chasedpur·chas·ing

Definition of PURCHASE

transitive verb

1

a archaic : gain, acquire b : to acquire (real estate) by means other than descent c : to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy d : to obtain by labor, danger, or sacrifice

2

: to constitute the means for buying <our dollars purchase less each year>

intransitive verb

: to purchase something

— pur·chas·able \-chə-sə-bəl\ adjective

— pur·chas·er noun

Examples of PURCHASE

1. He purchased a new suit for a hundred dollars.
2. <I need to purchase a new heavy coat.>

Origin of PURCHASE

Middle English purchacen, from Anglo-French purchacer to strive for, obtain, from por-, pur- thoroughly, to a conclusion (from Latin pro- forward, for) + chacer to pursue, chase — more at pro-

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to PURCHASE

Synonyms: cop [slang], pick up, buy, take

Related Words: acquire, gain, garner, get, obtain, procure, secure, win; finance, pay (for), spring (for); barter (for), deal (for), dicker (over), exchange (for), haggle (for), negotiate (about), trade (for); bargain (with), chaffer (with), horse-trade (with), palter (with); bid, offer; rebuy, repurchase

Near Antonyms: deal (in), market, merchandise (also merchandize), retail, sell, vend

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