purchase
/ˈpɜːtʃəs/noun
The act of buying something, or the thing that has been bought.
Example sentences
- “Keep the receipt in case you want to return your purchase.”
- “The purchase of the new building took almost a year to complete.”
Formal; in speech people just say 'buy'. A separate sense means a firm grip: climbers 'gain purchase' on the rock.
Synonyms for purchase
Antonyms
On the Academic Word List. Find it in: Academic vocabulary.
Related words
customerSomeone who buys, or plans to buy, goods or services from a shop or business.cheapCosting little money, or priced lower than usual.walletA small flat holder, usually leather, for carrying cash, bank cards, and similar items.expensiveCosting a lot of money.coinA small flat piece of money, usually a metal disc, though sometimes many-sided or with a hole through the centre.budgetThe sum of money or resources set aside for a specific purpose, organization, or period. 