verb “purchase”
infinitive purchase; he purchases; past tense purchased; past part. purchased; ger. purchasing
- to buy
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She decided to purchase a new laptop for her studies.
- (of money) to have the capability (purchasing power) to buy a certain amount
With inflation, our money purchases fewer groceries than it did last year.
noun “purchase”
singular purchase, plural purchases or uncountable
- the action of buying something
She was excited about her new purchase from the online store.
- something that has been bought
My new shoes were a great purchase.
- (in climbing) how well a climber's feet or hands can stay on a foothold or ledge without slipping
She carefully placed her foot on the small rock, testing its purchase before shifting her weight.