nounπShareA small bag for carrying money."My daughter put her money and a few small items into her new purse. "wearitemstylebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)"The women placed their purses under their chairs at the restaurant. "styleitemwearthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quantity of money given for a particular purpose."The university offered research purses to support students working on their dissertations. "financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA specific sum of money in certain countries: formerly 500 piastres in Turkey or 50 tomans in Persia.""Back in Persia, my grandfather paid for our family's passage with two purses of tomans." "amounteconomyfinancebusinessvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude."She pursed her lips in disapproval when she saw the messy room. "bodyappearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw up or contract into folds or wrinkles; to pucker; to knit."After tasting the sour lemonade, she purses her lips. "appearancebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put into a purse."She purses her lips slightly before carefully purses the remaining coins into her small coin purse. "itemutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal purses; to rob."The thief was known to purses elderly women in crowded markets. "propertyactionpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
