C2 noun رسمی

purchase

/ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

The formal act of acquiring something in exchange for payment, or the specific item acquired. In a mechanical or physical sense, it refers to a firm grip or a position that provides leverage to move something or prevent slipping.

مثال‌ها

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1

The recent purchase of the boutique hotel represents a significant expansion of their portfolio.

The act of buying the small luxury hotel shows a large growth in their business holdings.

2

The corporation finalized the purchase of the patent to prevent competitors from using the technology.

The company completed the acquisition of the legal right to the invention to stop rivals from utilizing it.

3

That jacket was a great purchase; it looks expensive but was actually quite cheap.

Buying that coat was a good decision because it has high quality for a low price.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
purchase
Verb
purchase
صفت
purchasable
مرتبط
purchaser
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of 'chasing' something until you get a firm 'grip' on it. To purchase is to successfully 'catch' or hold onto an item or a surface.

آزمون سریع

The wheels spun fruitlessly in the mud, failing to find _______ on the sodden ground.

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مثال‌ها

1

The recent purchase of the boutique hotel represents a significant expansion of their portfolio.

everyday

The act of buying the small luxury hotel shows a large growth in their business holdings.

2

The corporation finalized the purchase of the patent to prevent competitors from using the technology.

formal

The company completed the acquisition of the legal right to the invention to stop rivals from utilizing it.

3

That jacket was a great purchase; it looks expensive but was actually quite cheap.

informal

Buying that coat was a good decision because it has high quality for a low price.

4

The climber’s boots were unable to find purchase on the smooth, ice-covered granite.

academic

The mountaineer's footwear could not get a secure grip on the slick, frozen rock surface.

5

We need to verify the purchase order before the goods are dispatched from the warehouse.

business

We must check the official buying request before the items are sent out from storage.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
purchase
Verb
purchase
صفت
purchasable
مرتبط
purchaser

ترکیب‌های رایج

gain purchase to obtain a firm grip or leverage
proof of purchase a receipt or document showing an item was paid for
bulk purchase buying a large quantity of something at once
hire purchase a system of paying for something in regular installments
purchase price the specific amount of money paid for an item

عبارات رایج

gain purchase

To find a steady grip or to start having an influence on a situation.

make a purchase

The formal act of buying something.

purchase power

The financial ability of a person or group to buy products and services.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

purchase vs procurement

Procurement refers to the entire process of sourcing and acquiring goods, often in a government or corporate context, while purchase is the specific act of buying.

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نکات کاربردی

While commonly used as a synonym for 'buy', at a C2 level, you should be aware of its use in physical contexts to mean 'grip' or 'leverage'. In business, it is preferred over 'buy' for its more formal and professional tone.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners often forget that 'purchase' can be an uncountable noun when referring to the general activity of buying, and they rarely use its mechanical meaning of 'grip'.

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of 'chasing' something until you get a firm 'grip' on it. To purchase is to successfully 'catch' or hold onto an item or a surface.

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Old French 'pourchacier', meaning 'to seek to obtain' or 'to hunt for'.

الگوهای دستوری

Countable noun for individual items (e.g., 'recent purchases') Uncountable noun for the concept of leverage or the act of buying Followed by 'of' when indicating what was bought
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بافت فرهنگی

In English-speaking legal systems, 'purchase' is the technical term for any method of acquiring property other than by descent (inheritance).

آزمون سریع

The wheels spun fruitlessly in the mud, failing to find _______ on the sodden ground.

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لغات مرتبط

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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