Synonyms for purchase

Synonyms for (noun) purchase

Synonyms: purchase

Definition: the acquisition of something for payment

Usage: they closed the purchase with a handshake

Similar words: acquisition

Definition: the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something

Usage: the acquisition of wealth; the acquisition of one company by another


Synonyms: purchase

Definition: a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage

Usage: he could get no purchase on the situation

Similar words: influence

Definition: the effect of one thing (or person) on another

Usage: the influence of mechanical action


Synonyms: leverage, purchase

Definition: the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

Similar words: mechanical phenomenon

Definition: a physical phenomenon associated with the equilibrium or motion of objects


Synonyms: purchase

Definition: something acquired by purchase

Similar words: acquisition

Definition: something acquired

Usage: a recent acquisition by the museum


Synonyms for (verb) purchase

Synonyms: purchase, buy

Definition: obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

Usage: The family purchased a new car; The conglomerate acquired a new company; She buys for the big department store

Similar words: acquire, get

Definition: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

Usage: She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet; Get your results the next day; Get permission to take a few days off from work


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