acquire (something) by paying for it; buy

Mr Gill spotted the manuscript at a local auction and purchased it for £1,500

haul up (a rope, cable, or anchor) by means of a pulley or lever

the action of buying something

the large number of videos currently available for purchase

she made her purchases carefully

firm contact or grip

the horse's hooves fought for purchase on the slippery pavement

an attempt to gain a purchase on the soft earth