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purchase
('p/[@]/r/tS//@/s )

noun (n)

  • the acquisition of something for payment(noun.act)
    Example:
    They closed the purchase with a handshake.
    source: wordnet30
  • something acquired by purchase(noun.possession)
    source: wordnet30
  • a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage(noun.phenomenon)
    Example:
    He could get no purchase on the situation.
    source: wordnet30
  • the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever(noun.phenomenon)
    Synonym:
    leverage
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of seeking, getting, or obtaining anything.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction(verb.possession)
    Example:
    The family purchased a new car.
    Synonym:
    buy
    Antonym:
    sell
    source: wordnet30
  • To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To put forth effort to obtain anything; to strive; to exert one's self.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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