English to English
purchase
('p/[@]/r/tS//@/s
)
noun (n)
- the acquisition of something for payment(noun.act)Example:
They closed the purchase with a handshake.
source: wordnet30 - something acquired by purchase(noun.possession)source: wordnet30
- a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage(noun.phenomenon)Example:
He could get no purchase on the situation.
source: wordnet30 - the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever(noun.phenomenon)source: wordnet30
- The act of seeking, getting, or obtaining anything.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.(verb)source: webster1913
- To put forth effort to obtain anything; to strive; to exert one's self.(verb)source: webster1913