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English to English noun
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the acquisition of something for payment |  | Example: they closed the purchase with a handshake
source: wordnet30
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something acquired by purchase |  | source: wordnet30
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a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage |  | Example: he could get no purchase on the situation
source: wordnet30
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the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever |  | source: wordnet30
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The act of seeking, getting, or obtaining anything. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction |  | Example: The family purchased a new car The conglomerate acquired a new company She buys for the big department store
source: wordnet30
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To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire. |  | source: webster1913
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To put forth effort to obtain anything; to strive; to exert one's self. |  | source: webster1913
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