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Collocations for purchase - 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.

Collocations for purchase - noun

1. 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.

2. sth bought

ADJ.

excellent, good | expensive

VERB + PURCHASE

make
some ways to encourage customers to make a purchase
pay for

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