making a purchase

Meaning

1. 1phraseuncountable

   The act of buying something, especially in a formal or business context.

   Grammar: Used as a noun phrase; it can be the subject or object of a sentence. The verb form is 'make a purchase'.

   Patterns

   • making a purchase
   • before making a purchase
   • after making a purchase

   Please review the terms and conditions before making a purchase.

   She felt excited after making a purchase at the luxury store.

   Making a purchase online is convenient but requires caution.

Common combinations

before making a purchase

Always compare prices before making a purchase.

after making a purchase

You will receive a confirmation email after making a purchase.

consider making a purchase

If you are considering making a purchase, read the reviews first.

making a large purchase

Making a large purchase like a car requires careful planning.

Synonyms and how they differ

buying

Buying is the general everyday word; making a purchase is more formal and often used in official or commercial contexts.

acquiring

Acquiring means obtaining something, often through effort or purchase; it is more formal and can refer to non-monetary acquisitions.

Opposites

Word family

purchase noun

Something that has been bought, or the act of buying.

purchase verb

To buy something.

purchaser noun

A person who buys something.

Practice

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