purchases
word · lemma: purchase
Definition
Items or products that someone has bought. It can also refer to the action of buying things.
Usage & Nuances
'Purchases' is a formal or businesslike word, commonly used in shopping, finance, or accounting contexts. It usually refers to things bought, often in plural. Don't confuse with 'purse' (a small bag). Common collocations: 'make purchases', 'online purchases', 'big purchases'.
Spanish: comprasPortuguese (BR): comprasPortuguese (PT): comprasChinese (Simplified): 购买Chinese (Traditional): 購買Hindi: खरीदारीArabic: المشترياتBengali: ক্রয়গুলি - কেনাকাটাRussian: покупкиJapanese: 購入品 - 購入Vietnamese: mua hàng - các món đã muaKorean: 구매 - 구입Turkish: satın alımlarUrdu: خریداریاںIndonesian: pembelian
Example Sentences
She keeps her purchases in a shopping bag.
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Large purchases like cars or furniture usually take a lot of planning.
natural
Can you email me the receipt for your business purchases?
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Impulse purchases often happen when you shop while hungry.
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The store records all purchases made by customers.
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My online purchases arrived today.
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