purchase
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
3 از 5The 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.
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.
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.
مترادفها
متضادها
خانواده کلمه
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
The recent purchase of the boutique hotel represents a significant expansion of their portfolio.
everydayThe act of buying the small luxury hotel shows a large growth in their business holdings.
The corporation finalized the purchase of the patent to prevent competitors from using the technology.
formalThe company completed the acquisition of the legal right to the invention to stop rivals from utilizing it.
That jacket was a great purchase; it looks expensive but was actually quite cheap.
informalBuying that coat was a good decision because it has high quality for a low price.
The climber’s boots were unable to find purchase on the smooth, ice-covered granite.
academicThe mountaineer's footwear could not get a secure grip on the slick, frozen rock surface.
We need to verify the purchase order before the goods are dispatched from the warehouse.
businessWe must check the official buying request before the items are sent out from storage.
مترادفها
متضادها
خانواده کلمه
ترکیبهای رایج
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
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.
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.
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'.
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.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from the Old French 'pourchacier', meaning 'to seek to obtain' or 'to hunt for'.
الگوهای دستوری
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
A1An 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
A1This 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Food 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Force 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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