Purchase

Word PURCHASE
Character 8
Hyphenation pur chase
Pronunciations /ˈpɜːtʃəs/

Definitions and meanings of "Purchase"

What do we mean by purchase?

To obtain in exchange for money or its equivalent; buy. transitive verb

To acquire by effort; earn. transitive verb

To pull or haul by means of a mechanical device, such as a winch. transitive verb

The act or an instance of buying. noun

Something bought. noun

A hold or position that allows the application of power, as in moving something. noun

A device, such as a pulley, used to obtain mechanical advantage. noun

A means or advantage that allows the increase of power or influence. noun

To gain, obtain, or acquire; secure, procure, or obtain in any way other than by inheritance or by payment of money or its equivalent; especially, to secure or obtain by effort, labor, risk, sacrifice, etc.: as, to purchase peace by concessions; to purchase favor with flattery.

To secure, procure, or obtain by expenditure of money or its equivalent; buy: as, to purchase provisions, lands, or houses.

To expiate or recompense by a fine or forfeit.

⟨ purchase, n., 10. To apply a purchase to; raise or move by mechanical power: as, to purchase an anchor.

To steal.

To put forth efforts to obtain anything; strive.

To bring something about; manage.

To acquire wealth.

Nautical, to draw in the cable: as, the capstan purchases apace.

Acquisition; the obtaining or procuring of something by effort, labor, sacrifice, work, conquest, art, etc., or by the payment of money or its equivalent; procurement; acquirement. noun

The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.

That which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent.

The act or process of seeking and obtaining something (e.g. property, etc.)

A price paid for a house or estate, etc. equal to the amount of the rent or income during the stated number of years.

Any mechanical hold or advantage, applied to the raising or removing of heavy bodies, as by a lever, a tackle or capstan.

The apparatus, tackle or device by which such mechanical advantage is gained and in nautical terminology the ratio of such a device, like a pulley, or block and tackle.

The amount of hold one has from an individual foothold or ledge.

Acquisition of lands or tenements by means other than descent or inheritance, namely, by one's own act or agreement.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Purchase

The word "purchase" in example sentences

From October 23-November 6, 2010, customers who make a purchase of $20 or more in any World Market store are eligible to receive a 15 percent discount off a Southwest Airlines airfare purchase*. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Let me define the term purchase power in terms even Joe the Carpenter understands: P = ❋ Unknown (2010)

I think getting the money and taking the dad to actually consumate the purchase is a safer route. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The best way to find out what bow to purchase is to shoot them all. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Even if they didn't believe that you were the author, the "new" tab clearly states that a purchase is a pre-order. ❋ Msagara (2009)

Grrr. But my purchase is there in spirit, I'm sure! ❋ Nalini Singh (2009)

The reports say the purchase is a pre-emptive measure aimed at taking the spec script off the market, due to similar themes, although the Jennison-Strickland script is set against the backdrop of World War II and Whedon's script is set in the present day. ❋ Michael Stevens (2007)

I want my customer to feel his purchase is a good value (price + quality) so he will come back and buy something else. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Now onto order backlog which we defined as purchase orders or supply agreement accepted by the company with expected product delivery and/or services to be performed within the next 12 months.

TORONTO, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada said on Monday the average yield of its term purchase and resale agreement (PRA) transaction was 0.254 percent. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This kind of purchase is a result of an unstable mind. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Let me define the term purchase power in terms even Joe the Carpenter understands: P = I (ncome) +C (redit) +W (ealth. ❋ Unknown (2010)

On a different note, where does the revenue for you Game & Fish come from if all you need to purchase is a big game license? ❋ Unknown (2009)

Those I know who purchase from the swap meets would have the same problem as you but have not reported any difficulties to me. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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