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purchase

/ˈpɜːtʃəs/
noun
  1. The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

    "They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink."

  2. That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.

  3. That which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent.

    "He was pleased with his latest purchase."

Synonymscontact, grip, hold, foothold, support
verb
  1. To buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.

    "to purchase land, to purchase a house"

  2. To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.

  3. To obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.

    "to purchase favor with flattery"

Synonymsprocure

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