purchase

pur•chase

[[t]ˈpɜr tʃəs[/t]] v. -chased, -chas•ing, n.

1) to acquire by the payment of money or its equivalent; buy

2) to acquire by effort, sacrifice, flattery, etc

3) to influence by a bribe

4) to be sufficient to buy:

Ten dollars will purchase two tickets[/ex]

5) mec to move, haul, or raise, esp. by applying mechanical power

6) mec to get a leverage on; apply a lever, pulley, or other aid to

7) Obs. to procure; acquire; obtain

8) cvb to buy something

9) acquisition by the payment of money or its equivalent

10) something that is purchased or bought

11) acquisition by means of effort, labor, etc

12) law Law. the acquisition of land or other property by means other than inheritance

13) mec bui a lever, pulley, or other device that provides mechanical advantage or power for moving or raising a heavy object

14) mec an effective hold or position for applying power in moving or raising a heavy object; leverage

15) any means of applying or increasing power, influence, etc

16) a firm grip or footing on something

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Etymology: 1275–1325; (v.) ME < AF purchacer to seek to obtain, procure (OF pourchacier) =pur- (< L prō- pro- I) +chacer to chase I pur′chas•a•ble, adj. pur′chas•er, n.