1 [mass noun] the action of buying something:the large number of videos currently available for purchase [count noun]:she made her purchases carefully
[count noun] a thing that has been bought:she stowed her purchases in the car
Law the acquisition of property by one’s personal action rather than by inheritance.
archaic the annual rent or return from land:a lease valued at seven year’s purchase
2 [mass noun] firm contact or grip:the horse’s hooves fought for purchase on the slippery pavement [in singular]:an attempt to gain a purchase on the soft earth
[count noun] a pulley or similar device for moving heavy objects.
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Universal
1acquire (something) by paying for it; buy:Mr Gill spotted the manuscript at a local auction and purchased it for £1,500
archaic obtain or achieve with effort or suffering:the victory was purchased by the death of Rhiwallon
2 Nautical haul up (a rope, cable, or anchor) by means of a pulley or lever.
