CEFR B2

purchase

verb, noun

Meaning

To buy something, especially something that is quite expensive or important.

Examples

She managed to purchase a new car with her savings.
The company will purchase the necessary equipment for the project.

Synonyms: buy, acquire, procure, obtain

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purchase (B2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

Definition

To buy something, especially something that is quite expensive or important.

Examples

She managed to purchase a new car with her savings.
The company will purchase the necessary equipment for the project.
We decided to purchase the house after a lengthy negotiation.

How to Use purchase

purchase from (prepositional phrase): To buy something that comes from a specific place or seller. — "We decided to purchase our furniture from a local artisan."
purchase for (prepositional phrase): To buy something intended for a specific person or purpose. — "He wanted to purchase a gift for his mother's birthday."

Synonyms of purchase

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Antonyms of purchase

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