Definition and meaning of English word "purchase"
purchase
/ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
Meaning
NounThe acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.
How to use
The term 'purchase' is commonly used in formal and business contexts to refer to the act of buying goods or services. A learner might confuse 'purchase' with 'buy', but 'purchase' often implies a more formal or official transaction. For example, 'The company made a large purchase of office equipment.'
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purchase
Example
They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink.
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Common phrases
- make a purchase— to buy something
- purchase order— a document requesting goods or services
- online purchase— a purchase made on the internet
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Frequency rank: #1122 in English
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The English word "purchase" means "purchase" in English.
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