purchase
/ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
buy; act of buying
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To buy something — often more formal than "buy".
"She purchased a new laptop online."
- 1.
Something that has been bought, or the act of buying.
"Keep the receipt of every purchase."
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She purchased a new laptop online.
She purchased a new laptop online.
Keep the receipt of every purchase.
Keep the receipt of every purchase.
The team purchased equipment for the gym.
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Frequently asked about purchase
How do you pronounce purchase?
purchase is pronounced [/ˈpɜːrtʃəs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does purchase mean?
purchase means "buy; act of buying". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is purchase?
purchase is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with purchase?
Example: "She purchased a new laptop online." — used to mean "buy; act of buying".
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