buy
verb (used with object)
to acquire the possession of, or the right to, by paying or promising to pay an equivalent, especially in money; purchase.
have bought
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present perfectof buy.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The men argued that they purchased the candy specifically for the decorative designs and paid a premium for products they would not otherwise have bought.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
Younes adds that "investors, customers, employees, and everyday people" in more than 60 countries have bought Palantir's gear, which includes a cotton jacket.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Although some college athletes have bought luxury cars or other indulgences, many are using their newfound wealth to make careful investments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Most investors who have bought SpaceX shares in the stock market have lost money, at least on paper.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
“It’s disrespectful that you have a relationship with this woman and that you have bought her a house where my mother’s friends live,” Olanna said.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
