purchase
From Old French 'pourchacier', meaning to strive for or to pursue.
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈpɜːr.tʃəs/en-US]
acquisition
formal
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procurement
formal
/
transaction
general
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purchase transaction
untranslatable
(No single word denotes the entire concept of purchasing.)
Antonyms
sale
A purchase refers to an act of buying or acquiring something, often in exchange for money. This term can also describe the item that has been bought. In commercial contexts, a purchase is a transaction where goods or services are obtained.
| plural |
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| purchases |
- The purchase of a new car can be a significant financial decision. — 新しい車の購入は重要な財政的決定となる可能性があります。
- I need to keep track of my purchases to manage my budget effectively. — 予算を効果的に管理するために、私の購入を記録する必要があります。
- He made a large purchase at the electronics store. — 彼は電気店で大きな購入をしました。
register: formal
VERB
(1)
[/ˈpɜːr.tʃəs/en-US]
To purchase something means to pay for it or acquire it, typically in exchange for money. This action can involve simple transactions, such as buying groceries, or larger investments, like real estate. The verb embodies the act of engaging in a financial exchange.
| gerund | past | present |
|---|---|---|
| purchasing | purchased | purchases |
- I plan to purchase a new laptop for my studies. — 学業のために新しいラップトップを購入するつもりです。
- She purchased concert tickets online. — 彼女はオンラインでコンサートのチケットを購入しました。
- We need to purchase more supplies for the office. — オフィスのためにもっと備品を購入する必要があります。
register: common