1. purchase - noun
· the acquisition of something for payment; "they closed the purchase with a handshake"
Hypernym(s): acquisition
2. purchase - noun
· something acquired by purchase
Hypernym(s): acquisition
3. purchase - noun
· a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage; "he could get no purchase on the situation"
Hypernym(s): influence
4. purchase - noun
· the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
Synonym(s): leverage
Hypernym(s): mechanical_phenomenon
5. purchase - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): buy
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