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Verbs Related to Purchase

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pay
1.
pay
Verb

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

She paid the repairman to fix her broken dishwasher.

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repay
2.
re
pay
Verb

to give back the money that was borrowed or owed

Borrowers are expected to repay the loan amount according to the agreed-upon terms.

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fork out
3.
fork out
Verb

to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money

I had to fork out a substantial sum for the car repairs, and it was a financial hit.

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spend
4.
spend
Verb

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

She spent a lot on gifts for her family during the holiday season.

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expend
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ex
pend
Verb

to spend money for various purposes, such as acquiring goods, services, or assets

Businesses carefully plan and expend funds on marketing strategies to increase brand visibility.

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outlay
6.
out
lay
Verb

to spend or invest money or resources for a particular purpose

The company decided to outlay funds for research and development to enhance product innovation.

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splurge
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splurge
Verb

to spend a lot of money on something trivial that one does not really need

On special occasions, individuals often splurge on gifts or experiences.

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pay up
8.
pay up
Verb

to give someone the money one owes

He borrowed money last month and needs to pay up by Friday.

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ante up
Verb

to contribute or pay the required amount in order to settle and clear a debt

The debtor decided to ante up and pay off the outstanding loan to clear the debt.

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disburse
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dis
burse
Verb

to distribute money, funds, or resources, typically for various purposes or obligations

The finance department will disburse salaries to employees at the end of the month.

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pay back
11.
pay back
Verb

to seek revenge on someone for something they did

He vowed to pay them back for ruining his reputation.

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remunerate
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re
mu
ne
rate
Verb

to make payment to someone for the service they have provided

Employers are responsible for remunerating employees for their work based on agreed-upon terms.

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afford
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a
fford
Verb

to be able to pay the cost of something

If you save consistently, you may eventually afford a house.

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cost
14.
cost
Noun

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

He compared the cost of various insurance plans.

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buy
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buy
Verb

to get something in exchange for paying money

I need to buy groceries for dinner tonight.

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buy up
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buy up
Verb

to buy the whole supply of something such as tickets, stocks, goods, etc.

The company managed to buy up the limited edition items and create a buzz.

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purchase
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pur
chase
Verb

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

Consumers often purchase goods and services to meet their needs and desires.

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acquire
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acq
uire
Verb

to buy or begin to have something

Sophie was thrilled to acquire a rare and valuable stamp for her collection.

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shop
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shop
Noun

a building or place that sells goods or services

She visited the local shop to pick up some groceries.

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subscribe
20.
subs
cribe
Verb

to pay some money in advance to use or receive something regularly

Readers often subscribe to magazines to receive regular issues at their doorstep.

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rend
21.
rend
Verb

to tear something forcefully

In a fit of rage, he tried to rend the fabric but only succeeded in damaging it further.

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lease
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lease
Verb

to allow someone to use or occupy property for a specified period of time in exchange for payment, as defined by a contract

The landlord agreed to lease the apartment to the young couple for one year.

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