purchase

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang des Kaufens oder Erwerbens von etwas bezeichnet oder die Sache selbst, die gekauft wurde.

A noun referring to the act of buying something, or the item that has been bought.

1. Act of buyingB1formal

   The action of buying something.

   Kauf

   • The purchase of the house took several months.
   • She made a large purchase at the electronics store.
   • Online purchases have increased significantly this year.

   Synonymeacquisitionbuyingprocurement

   Antonymesale

2. Item boughtB1formal

   Something that has been bought.

   Kauf

   • He carried his purchases out of the store.
   • The purchase was delivered to her door the next day.
   • All purchases are final and non-refundable.

   Synonymeacquisitionbuy

3. Grip or holdC1formal

   A firm hold or grip, often used in climbing or mechanical contexts.

   Griff

   • The climber lost his purchase on the rock face.
   • The tires gained purchase on the icy road.
   • She needed a better purchase to lift the heavy box.

   Synonymeclutchfootholdgrabgraspgriphandholdholdleveragetraction

• Verb, das den Vorgang bezeichnet, etwas durch Zahlung von Geld zu erwerben; auch im Sinne von beschaffen oder ankaufen.

A verb used to indicate the act of buying or acquiring something in exchange for money.

1. BuyA2formal

   To acquire something by paying money for it.

   Kaufen

   • She purchased a new car last week.
   • The company purchased office supplies in bulk.
   • He purchased the painting at an auction.

   Synonymeacquirebuygetobtainpay forpick upprocuresecure

   Antonymesell

2. Obtain with effortB2formal

   To achieve or obtain something through effort or sacrifice.

   Erlangen

   • They purchased their freedom after years of hard work.
   • He purchased a reputation for honesty through his actions.
   • The team purchased victory with relentless training.

   Synonymeacquireattainearngainobtainprocuresecurewin