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to purchase
01
to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment
Transitive: to purchase goods or services
Examples
Consumers often purchase goods and services to meet their needs and desires.
Online platforms provide convenient ways for individuals to purchase products from various vendors.
Purchase
01
the act of buying something; the process that one undergoes in order to buy something
Examples
The purchase of the car required careful budgeting.
Online purchase is convenient but may involve shipping fees.
02
something acquired by purchase
Examples
Her latest purchase was a vintage dress.
The purchase included both furniture and appliances.
03
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
Examples
The climber sought a good purchase on the rock face.
Engineers ensure sufficient purchase when tightening bolts.
Lexical Tree
purchaser
purchasing
repurchase
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