PURCHASE

(noun) the acquisition of something for payment
"they closed the purchase with a handshake"
The two airlines chiefs signed the contract, and closed the purchase with a handshake. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage
"he could get no purchase on the situation"
The hostage negotiator began to worry as he could get no purchase on the situation even after three months had elapsed. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
synonyms : leverage
After struggling for the whole day, the excavators finally managed to get a purchase on the huge rock that stood in the middle of the tunnel. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) something acquired by purchase
His expensive purchase was a complete shock to his frugal wife. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) 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

Mnemonics for purchase

(Tag: ) when you purchase something, that thing becomes forever yours and you have "a firm grasp or footing" on that thing.
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(Tag: ) In a purse chase, the theif should have a proper purchase on the stolen purse.
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(Tag: ) Somebody is gaining advantage while chasing you for the purse you purchased from the mall and you should maintain a firm grasp on it
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