purchase
1pur·chase
verb \ˈpər-chəs\pur·chasedpur·chas·ing
Definition of PURCHASE
transitive verb
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: 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
- He purchased a new suit for a hundred dollars.
- <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
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
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