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How to pronounce purchase
Say it like this: /ˈpɜɹ.tʃəs/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does purchase mean?
nounThe 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.”
That which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent.
“He was pleased with his latest purchase.”
That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.
verbTo buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.
“to purchase land, to purchase a house”
To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.
“that loves the thing he cannot purchase”
To obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.
“to purchase favor with flattery”
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