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PURCHASE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Purchase.

How to pronounce purchase:

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Purchase - as a noun

The acquisition of something for payment

Example: "They closed the purchase with a handshake"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquisition
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something acquired by purchase

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquisition
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A means of exerting influence or gaining advantage

Example: "He could get no purchase on the situation"

The mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leverage

Purchase - as a verb

Obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

Example: "The family purchased a new car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquireget
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I made a purchase at the grocery store."
"The online purchase was delivered to my doorstep."
"He regretted his impulse purchase of a new phone."
"The purchase of the house was finalized last week."
"I need to return the faulty purchase I made yesterday."
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Word Game Points

Is PURCHASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, purchase is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PURCHASE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PURCHASE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, purchase is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PURCHASE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PURCHASE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, purchase is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PURCHASE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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