<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to acquire by the payment of money or its equivalent; buy.</li><li>to acquire by effort, sacrifice, flattery, etc.</li><li>to influence by a bribe.</li><li>to be sufficient to buy: Twenty dollars purchases a subscription.</li><li>to acquire (land or other property) by means other than inheritance.</li><li>to move, haul, or raise, especially by applying mechanical power.</li><li>to get a leverage on; apply a lever, pulley, or other aid to.</li><li>Obsolete: to procure, acquire, or obtain.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>acquisition by the payment of money or its equivalent; buying, or a single act of buying.</li><li>something that is purchased or bought.</li><li>something purchased, with respect to value in relation to price; buy: At three for a dollar they seemed like a good purchase.</li><li>Law: the acquisition of land or other property by means other than inheritance.</li><li>acquisition by means of effort, labor, etc.: the purchase of comfort at the price of freedom.</li><li>a lever, pulley, or other device that provides mechanical advantage or power for moving or raising a heavy object.</li><li>Synonyms: capstan, winch.</li><li>an effective hold or position for applying power in moving or raising a heavy object; leverage.</li><li>any means of applying or increasing power, influence, etc.</li><li>the annual return or rent from land.</li><li>a firm grip or grasp, footing, etc., on something.</li><li>Obsolete: booty.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>