PURCHASE
/ˈpɜːtʃəs/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PURCHASE
The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.
"They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink."
That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.
That which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent.
"He was pleased with his latest purchase."
To buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.
"to purchase land, to purchase a house"
To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.
To obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.
"to purchase favor with flattery"
Examples of PURCHASE in a Sentence
- "They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink."
- "He was pleased with his latest purchase."
- "to purchase land, to purchase a house"
- "to purchase favor with flattery"
Word Details
Is PURCHASE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PURCHASE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PURCHASE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PURCHASE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | u | r | c | h | a | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PURCHASE
100 words from the letters in PURCHASE
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How to Use PURCHASE in Word Games
PURCHASE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PURCHASE to find 100 additional valid words.