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purchase

noun
  1. the acquisition of something for payment
    “they closed the purchase with a handshake”
  2. a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage
    “They could get no purchase on the situation, despite their prestige.”
  3. the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
    leverage
  4. something acquired by purchase
verb
  1. obtain by purchase
    buy