Dictionary Check: purchase

"purchase" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

noun

the acquisition of something for payment

Example: "they closed the purchase with a handshake"
noun

something acquired by purchase

noun

a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage

Example: "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; acquire by means of a financial transaction

Example: "The family purchased a new car"
Synonyms:
buy

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