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AWL Sublist 2 · Academic Word
purchase
/ˈpɜːrtʃəs/ Syllables: ˈpur·chase
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
To buy something; the act of buying.
Synonyms
buy
acquire
obtain
Antonyms
sell
Translations
purchase in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
شراء، يشتري
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
أن تشتري شيئًا ما، أو عملية شراء شيء.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
To purchase means to buy something officially. Organisations purchase equipment and services.
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Memory TipPurchase comes from Old French 'pourchacier' meaning to seek to obtain.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Universities must follow strict procurement procedures when making a purchase of research equipment.
Consumer confidence influences the decision to purchase major items like homes.
The library purchased access to over a hundred new academic journals this year.
Word Families & Pronunciation
purchase
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| noun | purchaser |
| adjective | purchased |
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