purchase
verb (used with object)
to acquire by the payment of money or its equivalent; buy.
purchaser
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a word derived from
purchase.
Example Sentences
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Huawei had a small footprint in the U.S. at the time, but was a major purchaser of American semiconductors and telecom components.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Ford also warned that while a trade war would harm both countries, "it'd be definitely devastating on the US" given that Canada has been by far the largest purchaser of US vehicles.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
“The proposed purchaser has not provided materials sufficient to close the gap between the city’s stated requirements and the proposed purchaser’s current development plan,” lawyers for the city wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
“A purchaser has the option of retaining a huge amount of custom millwork: closets, bookcases, kitchen cabinetry, bathroom cabinets, marble counters, and high end appliances,” the listing said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 15, 2026
These hazards of course follow the purchaser right into his home.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
