Word
purchase
Phoneticspur·chase, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɝtʃəs/
UK/pˈɜːtʃɪs/
Definitions
01to buy
B1 · Intermediate Formal
v. to buy something, usually in a formal or business situation.
v. to acquire property or goods by payment of money or its equivalent. Transitive; often preferred in commercial or legal registers over 'buy'.
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“The company decided to purchase new computers for all the staff.”
“The corporation intends to purchase the remaining shares of the subsidiary to gain full control over its operations.”
Antonyms
02the act of buying
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Formal
n. the act of buying something, or the thing that you have bought.
n. the acquisition of title to or property in anything for a price; also refers to the object acquired.
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“Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.”
“The consumer was dissatisfied with her recent purchase and requested a full refund due to the product's technical defects.”
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03a firm grip
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. a firm hold or grip on a surface that stops you from slipping.
n. a mechanical hold or advantage applied to the moving of heavy bodies; a firm foothold or grasp.
“The climber struggled to get a good purchase on the wet rock.”
“The tires failed to find sufficient purchase on the icy incline, causing the vehicle to slide backward despite the driver's efforts.”
04legal acquisition
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. getting land or property in a way other than inheriting it.
n. the acquisition of real estate by means other than descent or inheritance, such as by contract or agreement.
“The family acquired the estate by purchase rather than through their ancestors.”
“In property law, title by purchase includes any method of acquisition other than the operation of law through hereditary succession.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “purchase” in context.
Verb
01. legally purchase a firearm
“In many states, you must be over twenty-one to legally purchase a firearm.”
adv + verb + noun
02. purchase a ticket for the concert
“I need to purchase a ticket for the concert before they all sell out.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
03. purchase goods online
“More consumers are choosing to purchase goods online rather than visiting physical stores.”
verb + noun + adv
Adjective
04. initial purchase
“The initial purchase of the software includes one year of free updates.”
adj + noun
05. recent purchase
“She was very happy with her recent purchase of a new laptop.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. bulk purchase of supplies
“The school made a bulk purchase of supplies to save money on stationery.”
noun + of + noun
07. gain purchase on the ice
“The climbers struggled to gain purchase on the ice as the slope became steeper.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
08. proof of purchase
“Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase in case you need to return the item.”
noun + of + noun
Real-World Examples
“Tollcard : prepaid cards that can be purchased online, at Portuguese post offices or in shops.” “In common with social housing blocks around the UK, some flats have been purchased by their residents under the right to buy .” Etymology
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”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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