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Purchase Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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purchase

pur-chase

🇺🇸 /ˈpɝtʃəs/ · 🇬🇧 /pˈɜːtʃɪs/

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

online shopping

To buy goods or services, typically using the internet.

Synonyms

acquire, buy, obtain, procure.

Examples of usage

  • I need to purchase a new laptop online.
  • She purchased a dress for the party online.
Context #2 | Noun

retail

The act of buying something.

Synonyms

acquisition, buying, transaction.

Examples of usage

  • The purchase of the car was a big decision for him.
  • They were happy with their purchase.

Translations

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Quick facts about “purchase”

Purchase is a 2-syllable verb and noun (pur-chase). It is pronounced /ˈpɝtʃəs/ in American English and /pˈɜːtʃɪs/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 7 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #1,126 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'purchase'

The word 'purchase' originated from the Anglo-French word 'purchacer' in the 13th century, which was derived from the Latin word 'purchasare'. The term has evolved over the centuries to its current usage in English as a verb and a noun related to buying goods or services.


Rhymes

Purchase rhymes with repurchase.

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Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,126, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.