purchase
Translation
to purchase, to buy
Examples
She purchased a new car.
She purchased a new car.
You can purchase tickets online.
You can purchase tickets online.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to buy (sth.) They purchased a house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: buy, acquire; Antonyms: sell, vend
Etymology
From Old French 'pourchacier' (to pursue eagerly), from 'pour-' (for) + 'chacier' (to chase).
Memory Tips
Think of 'chasing' after something you want to buy. 'Purchase' is a more formal word for 'buy'.