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verb ADV. compulsorily The land was compulsorily purchased from the owner to make way for the new road. VERB + PURCHASE agree to, be willing to | wish to | can/cannot afford to PREP. for They purchased the land for $1 million. | from They purchased the house from an elderly couple., noun buying sth ADJ. cash | credit | online | bulk the bulk purchase of paper | outright Companies are moving away from outright purchase of company cars to contract hire. | compulsory The council applied for a compulsory purchase order on the the tennis courts. | arms, house, land, share PURCHASE + NOUN price | tax | order PHRASES the cost of purchase You can resell books and cut the original cost of purchase. | the date/time of purchase I did not notice the defects at the time of purchase. | the place/point of purchase Ticket holders should return to the point of purchase for a refund. | proof of purchase Keep your receipt as proof of purchase. sth bought ADJ. excellent, good | expensive VERB + PURCHASE make some ways to encourage customers to make a purchase | pay for
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