purchase

Meanings

• the acquisition of something for payment
  • "they closed the purchase with a handshake"
• something acquired by purchase
• a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage
  • "he could get no purchase on the situation"
• the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
• obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
  • "The family purchased a new car"

Synonyms

buy, leverage