noun
the acquisition of something for payment
Examples
- they closed the purchase with a handshake
noun
something acquired by purchase
noun
a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage
Examples
- he could get no purchase on the situation
noun
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
Synonyms
verb
obtain by purchase
Synonyms
Examples
- 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