purchase

1. purchase (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

Example: They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink.

2. purchase (noun) — sense 2

Definition: That which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent.

Example: He was pleased with his latest purchase.

3. purchase (noun) — sense 3

Definition: That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.

4. purchase (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.

Example: to purchase land, to purchase a house

5. purchase (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.

Example: that loves the thing he cannot purchase

6. purchase (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.

Example: to purchase favor with flattery