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
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
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
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