word
Purchase
PUR-chuhs
/ˈpɜːrtʃʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
purchase
Dictionary meaning
The acquisition of something for payment.
Examples
- They closed the purchase with a handshake.
- They could get no purchase on the situation, despite their prestige.
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