purchase in WordNet English dictionary

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"
   buy  purchase 
   

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