definition of
purchase

[1] #1 purchase v. [buy] 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". wn

[2] #2 purchase n. the acquisition of something for payment; "they closed the purchase with a handshake". wn

[3] #3 purchase n. something acquired by purchase. wn

[4] #4 purchase n. a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage; "he could get no purchase on the situation". wn

[5] #5 purchase n. [leverage] the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever. wn