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purchase Definition

pur·chase (pʉr′c̸həs)

transitive verb -·chased, -·chas·ing

  1. to obtain for money or by paying a price; buy
  2. to obtain at a cost, as of suffering or sacrifice
  3. to move or raise by means of a mechanical device
  4. Law to acquire (land, buildings, etc.) by means other than inheritance or descent

Etymology: ME purchacen < OFr pourchacier, to pursue < pour, for (< L pro: see pro) + chacier, to chase

noun

  1. anything obtained by buying
  2. the act of buying
  3. Now Rare income; return
    1. a firm hold applied to move something mechanically or to keep from slipping
    2. any apparatus for applying such a hold
    3. Naut. tackle ()
  5. Law the acquisition of land, buildings, etc. by means other than inheritance or descent

purchase Related Forms

pur′·chas·able adjective pur′·chaser noun

purchase Synonyms

purchase

n.

  1. The act of buying

    acquirement, procurement, getting, obtaining, shopping, installment plan, bargaining, marketing, investing; see also acquisition 1, buying.

  2. Something bought

    property, possession, gain, booty, acquirement, investment; see also acquisition 2, bargain 2.

purchase Synonyms

purchase

v.

obtain, acquire, buy up; see buy 1.

purchase Law Definition

n

The acquiring of property in exchange for money or other valuable consideration. See also descent and distribution.

purchase Usage Examples

Object

  • ticket: In either instance we will not be liable for any additional costs incurred in having to purchase new tickets at a higher fare.
  • annuity: If you work beyond age 65 you will not be able to purchase an annuity until you stop working and retire.
  • item: To purchase an item select the Add To Shopping Basket icon for the.. .
  • property: Here we provide independent editorial advice on how to purchase property at auction.
  • copy: I would highly recommend you to purchase a copy of this book!
  • equipment: Spread the cost of purchasing equipment - online leasing form.

Converse of object

negotiate: This included changes to the navigation and putting in a discussion facility so that dealers could negotiate purchases directly with the manufacturer.

Preposition: through

uk2.net: At the time it was purchased through uk2.net because they were relatively cheap.

Adjective modifier

  • compulsory: Compulsory purchase order Several Acts grant powers for the compulsory purchase of land by local authorities, central government or government agencies.
  • outright: Refinancing The decision to acquire an asset under a lease agreement or outright purchase is one which firms often face.
  • bulk: I am trying to rectify the situation with a bulk cheap purchase.

Modifies a noun

  • ledger: You role will also include maintaining the petty cash system, cash book and sales and purchase ledgers.
  • price: The purchase price is based on the open market value of the property.
  • order: You will also be given training on inputting of purchase orders.

Noun used with modifier

  • hire: It is wise to check its finance history, specifically for any outstanding hire purchase.
  • one-off: There are no refunds payable for one-off purchases of your credit report or credit rating.
  • money: Although more popular with money purchase arrangements, employers can turn a defined benefit scheme into a salary sacrifice scheme.

Adjective complement

  • insuranceprevious: To support that not purchase insuranceprevious nearly percent of.
  • online: Members of the public You can order and purchase online any of the products in the public shopping area - Public Shop.

Preposition: of

freehold: A - The purchase of a freehold or leasehold is almost certainly out of the question.