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

Words with a similar meaning to purchase:

• buy
• acquire
• procure
• obtain

Antonyms of purchase

Words with the opposite meaning to purchase:

• sell
• return
• dispose of

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