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 Definition of 'purchase'

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1. (noun) purchase
the acquisition of something for payment
"they closed the purchase with a handshake"

2. (noun) purchase
something acquired by purchase


3. (noun) purchase
a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage
"he could get no purchase on the situation"

4. (noun) leverage, purchase
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever


5. (verb) buy, purchase
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
"The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store"
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