nounπShareA small bag for carrying money."My mother took her purse to the store to pay for groceries. "itemwearthingbusinessfinanceassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)"My mother took her purse from the kitchen table before leaving for work. "wearitemstylethingutilityappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quantity of money given for a particular purpose."The school collected a small purse of donations for the new library. "businessfinanceamountassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA specific sum of money in certain countries: formerly 500 piastres in Turkey or 50 tomans in Persia."My grandfather received a purse of 500 piastres as a gift from his uncle. "economyfinancehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude."The little girl pursed her lips, trying to hold back a smile. "appearancebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw up or contract into folds or wrinkles; to pucker; to knit."The seamstress carefully pursed her lips as she tried to get the fabric to fit properly. "appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put into a purse."She pursed the money into her handbag. "itembusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal purses; to rob."The thief quickly pursed the woman's handbag on the crowded street. "propertypolicelawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
