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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for purchase

Noun

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

Verb

1. buy, purchase, get, acquire
usage: 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"
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