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purchase

Pronunciation: [/ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/]

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purchase: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use purchase in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “shopping”

(verb) to buy something by paying money for it. When you go to a store and exchange money for a toy or a book, you are making a purchase.

Example

She purchased a new dress for the party.

Example

He didn't want to purchase anything at the store.

Example

Did you purchase anything during your shopping trip?

Context: “transaction”

(noun) the act of buying something by exchanging money for goods or services. When you go to a store and pay for a toy or a book, that's a purchase.

Example

The purchase of the car was completed smoothly.

Example

She regretted the purchase of that expensive watch.

Example

How much was the total purchase amount?

How to pronounce purchase

Pronunciation: [/ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/]

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