purchase

/ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/noun
Elementary
1

The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

2

That which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent.

3

That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.

4

The act or process of seeking and obtaining something (e.g. property, etc.)

5

A price paid for a house or estate, etc. equal to the amount of the rent or income during the stated number of years.

6

Any mechanical hold or advantage, applied to the raising or removing of heavy bodies, as by a lever, a tackle or capstan.

7

The apparatus, tackle or device by which such mechanical advantage is gained and (in nautical terminology) the ratio of such a device, like a pulley, or block and tackle.

8

The amount of hold one has from an individual foothold or ledge.

9

Acquisition of lands or tenements by means other than descent or inheritance, namely, by one's own act or agreement.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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