purchase meaning and definition

PURCHASE noun

Definition of purchase (noun)

1. the acquisition of something for payment
   • "they closed the purchase with a handshake"
2. something acquired by purchase
3. a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage
   • "he could get no purchase on the situation"
4. the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
   • synonyms: leverage

PURCHASE verb

Definition of purchase (verb)

1. obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
   • "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store"
   • synonyms: buy
   • antonym: sell