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Meaning of purchasing
The act of buying something, especially as a business transaction.
Etymology of purchasing
The word "purchasing" originates from the Old French word "purchacer," which is derived from "pur" (pure, clean) and "chacier" or "chacier" (to chase), but in this context, it relates more directly to the Latin "procurare," meaning to take care of, or provide for, and is associated with the idea of acquiring or obtaining something through payment or other means.
Synonyms
buying
procuring
acquiring
obtaining
getting
purchasing
paying for
spending
disbursing
expending
outlaying
laying out
investing
buying up
taking possession
gaining
securing
seizing
taking
collecting
gathering
amassing
accumulating
stocking up
stocking
replenishing
refilling
restocking
buying out
picking up
selecting
choosing
shopping
bargaining
negotiating
dealing
trading
exchanging
Definitions
- The act of buying something, especially as a business transaction
- The department or function of an organization responsible for buying goods or services
Usage Examples
- The company's purchasing department is responsible for acquiring all the necessary materials.
- She did most of her purchasing online to avoid the crowds.
- The purchasing power of the consumer has decreased due to inflation.
Antonyms
selling
giving
donating
offering
providing
supplying
furnishing
lending
leasing
renting
letting
disposing
discarding
relinquishing
surrendering
abandoning
rejecting
refusing
declining
spurning
eschewing
forgoing
abstaining
refraining