Purchase for Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɝtʃəs/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
PUR-chis for
pˈɜːtʃɪs/ /fˈɔː
PUR-chis faw
Definition
To buy something with the purpose of giving, providing, or arranging it for someone else or for a specific use.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used when explaining whom or what a purchase is intended for: 'purchase for my mother', 'purchase for business use'. Formal in writing; in speech 'buy for' is more common. Often appears in receipts, contracts, or emails.
Spanish: comprar paraPortuguese (BR): comprar paraPortuguese (PT): comprar paraChinese (Simplified): 为……购买Chinese (Traditional): 為……購買Hindi: के लिए खरीदनाArabic: شراء لـBengali: এর জন্য কেনাRussian: купить дляJapanese: ～のために購入するVietnamese: mua choKorean: ~을 위해 구매하다Turkish: -için satın almakUrdu: کے لیے خریدناIndonesian: membeli untuk
Example Sentences
I want to purchase for my parents.
basic
She will purchase for her office.
basic
We need to purchase for the new project.
basic
I purchased for my brother because he was too busy to go himself.
natural
These supplies were purchased for classroom use.
natural
Could you purchase for the team if you're going to the store?
natural