purchasepur‧chase1 /ˈpɜːtʃɪs $ ˈpɜːr-/ ●●○ W3 AWL verb [transitive] 
Word Origin Examples
You can purchase insurance online. the growing demand to purchase goods on credit Where did you purchase the car?purchase from Tickets may be purchased in advance from the box office.► see thesaurus at buy—purchasable adjective—purchaser noun [countable]: France was the no. 1 purchaser of Iraqi oil.
Word OriginWORD ORIGINpurchase1
Verb TableOrigin:
1200-1300 Old French purchacier ‘to try to get’, from chacier ‘to run after and try to catch’VERB TABLE
purchase
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | purchase |
| he, she, it | purchases | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | purchased |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have purchased |
| he, she, it | has purchased | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had purchased |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will purchase |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have purchased |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am purchasing |
| he, she, it | is purchasing | |
| you, we, they | are purchasing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was purchasing |
| you, we, they | were purchasing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been purchasing |
| he, she, it | has been purchasing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been purchasing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be purchasing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been purchasing |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Foreign investors are not permitted to purchase land.
- If this product does not give complete satisfaction, please return it to the manufacturer stating when and where it was purchased.
- Ogburn purchased the property in 1989.
- Expect to hear information about purchasing an AlaskaPass for independent travel.
- For example, beer and cigarettes may both be purchased as recreational products.
- Healthy specimens should be active and the body should be slightly convex and fish that show flat flanks should not be purchased.
- PepsiCo entered the restaurant business in 1977 by purchasing Pizza Hut.
- See Table 9-5 for how the decision to purchase corn might be accomplished.
- Sterile eye drops can be purchased for this purpose.
- There was also evidence that Drew had visited several other tobacconists, purchasing pipes to send to friends.
- Under counter-trade a sale of good is contractually linked to an obligation to purchase goods or resultant output from the same country.
THESAURUS► buy
Collocations to pay money for something so that you can own it: · I’ve just bought a new car.· The painting was bought by a museum in New York.
► purchase formal to buy something, especially something large or expensive, in a business deal or by a legal contract: · They purchased 5,000 acres of land.
► acquire formal to become the owner of something large or expensive such as property, a company, or a valuable object: · In 2007 the business was acquired by a Dutch company.· Television companies were then allowed to acquire more stations.
► get especially spoken to buy something, especially ordinary things such as food, clothes, or things for your house: · Did you remember to get some bread?· I never know what to get Dad for his birthday.
► snap something up informal to buy something immediately, especially because it is very cheap, or because you want it very much and you are worried that someone else might buy it first: · Real estate in the area is being snapped up by developers.
► pick something up informal to buy something, especially something ordinary such as food or a newspaper, or something that you have found by chance and are pleased about owning: · Could you pick up some milk on your way home?· It’s just a little thing I picked up when I was in Kathmandu.
► stock up to buy a lot of something you use regularly, because you may not be able to buy it later, or because you are planning to use more of it than usual: · The supermarkets are full of people stocking up for the New Year’s holiday.· We always stock up on cheap wine when we go to France.· Before the blizzard, we stocked up on food.
► splash out, splurge British English informal American English informal to buy something you would not usually buy, because it is too expensive, in order to celebrate an event or make yourself feel good: · Why don’t you splash out on a new dress for the party?· We splurged on an expensive hotel for the last night of the vacation.
Longman Language Activatorto buy something► buy to pay money for something so that you can own it: · I bought a new dress today at Macy's.· John makes his living buying and selling used cars.· The painting was bought by a museum in New York.buy somebody something: · Keith was going to buy me a ring, but now he says he wants to buy me a watch instead.buy something for somebody: · If you don't have enough money for the pen, I'll buy it for you.buy something from somebody: · I wouldn't buy anything from him - I don't trust him.buy something for $10/£200 etc: · The ranch, which was originally bought for $20,000, is now valued at over $2 million.
► get especially spoken to buy something, especially ordinary things such as food, clothes, or things for your house: · Let me get the drinks. It's my turn to pay.· Did you remember to get the bread?get somebody something: · Guess what he got her for her birthday - an iron!get something for somebody: · I'm going to get one of those video games for Hillary.get something for £20/$50 etc: · What do you think of this leather jacket? I got it for $40 on sale.
► purchase formal to buy something - used in business and legal contracts: · Foreign investors are not permitted to purchase land.· If this product does not give complete satisfaction, please return it to the manufacturer stating when and where it was purchased.
► snap up to buy something immediately, especially because it is very cheap or you want it very much, and you are worried that someone else might buy it first: snap up something: · Readers have snapped up nearly 200,000 copies of the book.· The best bargains tend to be snapped up immediately.snap something up: · If you see one for under $100, snap it up!
► pick up to buy something that you have found by chance, especially something that is unusually cheap: pick up something: · He's hoping to pick up a few bargains at the sales.· It's just a little thing I picked up when I was in Kathmandu.pick something up: · That picture? Oh, I picked it up last week at a little shop downtown.
► splash out on British splurge (on something) American to buy something you want such as an expensive meal, dress etc, which you would not usually buy because it is too expensive: · We splashed out on a bottle of champagne to celebrate her promotion.· Let's splurge and have the steak.
► acquire formal to become the owner of something such as land, a company, or a valuable object: · In 1998 the business was acquired by a Dutch company.· The statue was acquired at great expense by the City Corporation.· Robinson spent $20 million to acquire the symphony hall.
WORD SETS► Tradeafter-sales service, agro-industry, nounarcade, nounB2B exchange, nounB2C, adjectivebakery, nounbar code, nounbargain, nounbarrier to trade, nounbarrow, nounbazaar, nounbid, nounbid, verbbidding, nounbid-rigging, nounboard of directors, nounBOL, bonded factory, bookshop, nounbookstall, nounbookstore, nounbook token, nounboom, nounboom, verbboot sale, nounboutique, nounboxed, adjectivebreakdown clause, B/S, business agent, business interruption insurance, business liability insurance, buyback, nounbuyer, nounbuying power, C&F, callback, nouncarrying charge, cash and carry, nouncash basis, nouncash desk, nouncash discount, nouncash generation, cash price, cash register, nouncasualty insurance, CFI, CFR, chain store, nounchamber of trade, nouncheckout, nounCIF, CIP, clearance sale, nounclosed-door policy, nounComdex, nouncommercial agent, common ownership, comparative advantage, competitive advantage, competitive strategy, completion date, concessionaire, nounconsign, verbconsignee, nounconsignment, nounconsignor, nounconsolidator, nounconsumer, nounconsumer confidence, nounconsumerism, nounconsumer society, nouncontinuous improvement, conversion rate, corn exchange, nouncorporate investment, cost, nouncost price, nouncreative brief, credit, nouncredit account, nouncredit control, credit note, nouncreditor turnover rate, nouncredit terms, credit voucher, nouncustom, nouncustomer, nouncustomer capital, cutover, nouncut-price, adjectivedealership, noundebit account, declaration insurance, deliverable, noundelivery date, delivery receipt, deputy chairman, dime store, noundirect investment, disability insurance, discount, noundiscounting, noundispenser, noundistribute, verbdistributive, adjectivedocket, noundocumentary credit, domestic investment, draft terms, draper, noundrive-in, noundrive-in store, -driven, suffixdrop-shipping, nounDutch auction, nounearnings, nounEFQM Excellence Model, electronic point of sale, embargo, verbemporium, nounescalator clause, escape clause, executive chairman, expiration date, export, nounexport, verbexport credit, exporter, nounexport insurance, extended credit, external competitiveness, EXW, factory shop, fair dealing, financial investment, first-tier supplier, flat, adjectiveflea market, nounfleet terms, florist, nounfor-profit, adjectivefree market, nounfree port, nounfreight, nounfreight, verbfront end, nounfutures market, noungift certificate, noungift token, noungift-wrap, verbgiveaway, nounglut, noungoodwill, noungrandfather clause, greengrocer, noungross margin, noungross national product, noungross profit, nounguaranteed price, halo effect, handle, verbhandling charge, nounhigh street, nounhome product, hookup, nounHP, nounindent, nounindirect sale, industrial estate, nouninstallment plan, nouninstalment, nounInternet Service Provider, inventory, nouninvestment goods, invoice, nouninvoice, verbjob order, kanban system, layaway, nounleasing, nounliability insurance, license, verbline, nounlist price, nounlong-term credit, loss leader, nounlot, nounlumberyard, nounmail order, nounmarkdown, nounmarket, nounmarket-driven, adjectivemarket economy, nounmarket forces, nounmarketing, nounmarket leader, nounmarket-led, adjectivemarket price, nounmarket research, nounmarket value, nounmark-up, nounmedium-term credit, mercantile, adjectivemerchandise, nounmerchandiser, nounmerchant, nounMNC, MNE, move, verbmultiple, nounmultiple store, nounoff, adverboffer, nounoff-the-shelf, adjectiveo.n.o., open, adjectiveopen, verbopening hours, nounorder, nounorder, verbOTC, out, adverboutbid, verboutpost, nounoutsell, verboverbid, verboverbook, verboversubscribed, adjectiveovertrade, verbown brand, adjectiveown label, adjectivepackage, verbpackage deal, nounpackager, nounpackaging, nounpacket, nounparade, nounpart exchange, nounpass-along, nounpass-through, nounpeddle, verbpedlar, nounperformance guarantee, perfumery, nounpetty cash, nounpitch, nounplaza, nounpoint of sale, nounprice, nounprice, verbprice fixing, nounprice-fixing, nounprice list, nounprice tag, nounprice war, nounprivate company, private investment, problem child, nounproducer, nounproduction control, profit, nounprofit margin, nounpro forma invoice, nounpro-forma invoice, property and liability insurance, proprietary, adjectivepunter, nounpurchase, verbpurchase, nounpurveyor, nounpyramid selling, nounquotation, nounrake-off, nounready-to-wear, adjectivereal estate, nounreceipt, nounrefund, verbregular, nounrelaunch, nounremnant, nounrent, verbrent, nounrental, nounreorder, verbresell, verbreserve, nounretail, nounretail, verbretail, adverbretailer, nounretailing, nounretail park, nounrevolving credit, sale, nounsales channel, sales slip, nounsecond-tier supplier, secured credit, self-service, adjectivesell-by date, nounseller, nounseller's market, nounselling, nounselling price, nounserve, verbservice, nounservice agreement, service bureau, nounsettlement date, sex shop, nounshelf life, nounship, verbshopfitting, nounshopping centre, nounshopping mall, nounshopping precinct, nounshop-soiled, adjectiveshopworn, adjectiveshort-term credit, showcase, nounshowroom, nounshrink-wrapped, adjectivesister company, soft sell, nounsolicit, verbsouk, nounspecial, nounSRP, stand, nounstand-alone, adjectivestaple, nounstartup, nounstationer, nounstock, nounstockist, nounstockroom, nounstocktaking, nounstoppage in transit, nounstore brand, nounstorefront, nounstreet price, strip mall, nounstructural analysis, supermarket, nounsuperstore, nounsurcharge, nounsurcharge, verbtake-up, nountakings, nountelesales, nountender, verbthrift shop, nounthroughput, nounticket, nounticket, verbtill, nountout, verbtrade discount, nountrade fair, nountrade-in, nountrademark, nountradename, nountrade name, nountrade price, nountrader, nountrade route, nountrade secret, nountradesman, nountrading estate, nountrading post, nountraffic, nountrafficker, nountrigger point, uneconomic, adjectiveunit price, noununsecured credit, upfront fee, wares, nounwarranty, nounwholesale, nounwholesale, adjectivewholesaler, nounwinding up, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a house purchase
Phrases· A solicitor can help you with the legal aspects of a house purchase.
► the purchase price formal (=the price that someone pays when they buy something, especially a house)· You can obtain a loan for up to 90% of the purchase price.
► proof of purchase (=something that proves you bought something from a particular place)· We will give a refund only if proof of purchase is provided.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► buyer· Warner went into the fine art business, using his friends and his influence to match buyer to purchase.· Impulsive buyers, who purchase products quickly 2.· Generally, this is adequate for most buyers, particularly those purchasing a modern property.· Patient buyers, who purchase products after making some comparisons 3.· An unnamed buyer has agreed to purchase the site for an undisclosed sum.· Reverse splits make a stock appear more expensive and can attract buyers who will not purchase shares that sell for a pittance.· Each buyer can purchase up to six ball and six parade tickets.
► product· In return you get the benefits of staff training, purchasing, product development, marketing and leasing services.· They were purchasing the raw product from Iowa Packing Company.· She only purchased unpackaged products, which she bore home in her ancient shopping bag.· Impulsive buyers, who purchase products quickly 2.· Customers can earn extra points when purchasing particular products, and vouchers stretch further when redeemed on particular deals.· Patient buyers, who purchase products after making some comparisons 3.· For example, beer and cigarettes may both be purchased as recreational products.· The list will not be long because you tend to purchase the same food products week after week. 9.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► earning/purchasing/bargaining etc power
Word family- At the same time the peso was devalued by 600 % and inflation soared over consumers' purchasing power declined.
- Dollars have less international purchasing power and more dollars have to be spent.
- In a competitive market the bargaining power of the owner of a particular commodity is limited.
- Pensions represent a transfer of resources in the form of purchasing power from current taxpayers or pension-fund contributors to past contributors.
- That reduces the real purchasing power of wages.
- The drop in inflation boosted purchasing power, he said.
- The goods became obtainable, but not purchasable, because of the lack of purchasing power among the population.
- The third category relates to private transactions, where an equality of bargaining power is usually to be presumed.
WORD FAMILYnounpurchasepurchaseradjectivepurchasableverbpurchase
formal to buy something: You can purchase insurance online. the growing demand to purchase goods on credit Where did you purchase the car?purchase from Tickets may be purchased in advance from the box office.► see thesaurus at buy—purchasable adjective—purchaser noun [countable]: France was the no. 1 purchaser of Iraqi oil.