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