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purchase

/'pɜrʧəs/

Synonyms of purchase Antonyms of purchase Examples of purchase Usage of purchase Parts of purchase Definition that contains purchase Words sounding like purchase Explanation of purchase

noun
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
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leverage

type of:
mechanical phenomenon
verb
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
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"The family purchased a new car"

Similar:

buy

type of:
get acquire
noun
a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage
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"he could get no purchase on the situation"

type of:
influence
noun
something acquired by purchase
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type of:
acquisition
noun
the acquisition of something for payment
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"they closed the purchase with a handshake"

type of:
acquisition

Examples of purchase

"The family purchased a new car"
"he could get no purchase on the situation"
"they closed the purchase with a handshake"