purchase

v. (-sing) 1 buy. 2 (often foll. By with) obtain or achieve at some cost. n. 1 buying. 2 thing bought. 3 a firm hold to prevent slipping; leverage. B device or tackle for moving heavy objects. 4 annual rent or return from land.  purchaser n. [anglo-french: related to *pro-1, *chase1]

v. t. To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.