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prepurchase

verb pre·pur·chase \ ˌprē-ˈpər-chəs \
variants: or pre-purchase

Definition of prepurchase

prepurchased or pre-purchased; prepurchasing or pre-purchasing
transitive verb
: to purchase (something) in advance
  • You can prepurchase tickets to pick up at the box office.

First Known Use of prepurchase

1868

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prepurchase

adjective
variants: or pre-purchase

Definition of prepurchase

: occurring before a purchase
  • prepurchase inspection of a used car

First Known Use of prepurchase

1899

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