purchase
NOUNVERB
/pɜrʧəs/
8 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
purchase is a valid 8-letter word worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3U1R1C3H4A1S1E1
3 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 =15 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 30TRIPLE WORD → 45
MEANING
What does purchase mean?
NOUN · 4 SENSES
1
The mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
2
A means of exerting influence or gaining advantage.
“he could get no purchase on the situation”
BROADER
3
Something acquired by purchase.
BROADER
NARROWER
4
The acquisition of something for payment.
“they closed the purchase with a handshake”
BROADER
NARROWER
VERB · 1 SENSE
1
Obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction.
“The family purchased a new car”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
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