purchase — to buy something by paying money for it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to buy something by paying money for it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
Korean meaning: 구매하다, 사다
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**처스
Example Sentences
- My mom said she would purchase my love with ice cream, but honestly, it's working.
- He decided to purchase the car after falling in love with its shiny red color.
- I accidentally purchased 50 bananas online instead of 5 - my family will be very healthy this week.
purchase
VERB//ˈpɜːrtʃəs//
to buy something by paying money for it
💡 Concept
She makes her first big purchase — a vintage red bicycle she's been eyeing for months.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpɜːtʃəs/
🌳Etymology
Rootpurch
Suffix--ase
Origin
중세 프랑스어에서 유래된 단어로, '추구하다, 얻으려고 노력하다'라는 의미에서 발전하여 현재의 '구매하다'라는 뜻이 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
purposesurface
purpose
surface
🔗Collocations
purchase online
make a purchase
purchase order
purchase price
cash purchase
purchase decision
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom said she would purchase my love with ice cream, but honestly, it's working.”
“He decided to purchase the car after falling in love with its shiny red color.”
😄 Fun example
“I accidentally purchased 50 bananas online instead of 5 - my family will be very healthy this week.”
“The company plans to purchase new equipment to improve productivity.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
buyacquireobtainprocure
Antonyms
selldisposereturn
Related
shoppingpaymenttransactioncustomerretail
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