purchase

CEFRB1

/ˈpɜːtʃɪs/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To buy something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Something that you buy.

Examples

  • I would like to purchase your latest mail order catalogue.

  • Please ensure that you purchase your ticket in advance.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈpeːtʃəs/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

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

noun

Extra meanings

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

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

More examples

In context

  • We will purchase a new car next week.

  • He was pleased with his latest purchase.

  • It is hard to get purchase on a nail without a pry bar or hammer.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English purchasen, from Anglo-Norman purchacer (“seek to obtain”) from pur- (from Latin pro-) + chac(i)er (“to chase, pursue”). Compare Old French porchacier (“to follow, to chase”), which has given French pourchasser (“to chase without relent”).