purchased; purchasing
Definition of purchase
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
b
: to acquire (real estate) by means other than descent
c
: to obtain by labor, danger, or sacrifice
2
: to constitute the means for buying
Our dollars purchase less each year.
: to purchase something
purchase
nounDefinition of purchase (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: an act or instance of purchasing
2
: something obtained especially for a price in money or its equivalent
3a(1)
: an advantage (such as a firm hold or position) used in applying one's power
clutching the steering wheel for more purchase— Barry Crump
(2)
: a means of exerting power
b(1)
: a mechanical hold or advantage applied to the raising or moving of heavy bodies
(2)
: an apparatus or device by which advantage is gained
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The first known use of purchase was in the 14th century
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