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verb๐ShareTo apply to (anything) a device for obtaining a mechanical advantage; to get a purchase upon, or apply a purchase to; to raise or move by mechanical means."to purchase a cannon"technicalmachinephysicstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo put forth effort to obtain anything; to strive; to exert oneself."She purchased a better understanding of the subject by studying hard every day. "businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo constitute the buying power for a purchase, have a trading value."The old coins she found in the attic purchased a fancy new bicycle for her son. "businesscommercefinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
