purchased
word · lemma: purchase
/ˈpɝtʃəst/
PUR-chust
/pˈɜːtʃɪsd/
PUR-chist
Definition
Bought something by paying money for it. 'Purchased' is the past form of 'purchase' and means someone has completed buying something.
Usage & Nuances
'Purchased' is formal or business-like compared to 'bought.' Used in official documents, receipts, and formal writing. In daily speech, 'bought' is preferred. Common phrases: 'items purchased,' 'recently purchased.' Don't use 'purchased' for free things.
Spanish: comprado - adquiridoPortuguese (BR): comprado - adquiridoPortuguese (PT): comprado - adquiridoChinese (Simplified): 购买的 - 已购买Chinese (Traditional): 購買的 - 已購入Hindi: खरीदा गयाArabic: مشتَرَىBengali: কেনা হয়েছেRussian: приобретён - купленJapanese: 購入したVietnamese: đã muaKorean: 구입했다 - 구매했다Turkish: satın alındıUrdu: خرید لیاIndonesian: telah dibeli
Example Sentences
Have you purchased your flight yet, or are you still looking?
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This phone was purchased online.
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She purchased a new dress yesterday.
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We have purchased tickets for the show.
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All the items you purchased will be delivered tomorrow.
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I just purchased a used car, and it runs great!
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