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PURCHASES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Purchases.

Purchases - 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

Purchases - 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 several purchases at the mall."
"Her purchases included a new dress and a pair of shoes."
"The store offers a 30-day return policy for all purchases."
"I need to keep track of all my online purchases."
"The cashier handed me a receipt for my purchases."
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Word Game Points

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

PURCHASES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PURCHASES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, purchases is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PURCHASES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PURCHASES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, purchases is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PURCHASES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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