ETYM Old Eng. purchds, French pourchas eager pursuit. Related to Purchase.
1. A means of exerting influence or gaining advantage.
2. Something acquired by purchase.
3. The acquisition of something for payment.
1. Acquisition.
2. Emplette.
1. To obtain by paying money or its equivalent; to buy for a price
2. To obtain by other means, such as by labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.
1. Acquérir.
2. Corrompre.
1. Acheter. Acquérir une maison.
2. (Au figuré) Obtenir. Acquérir un savoir.
3. (Au figuré) Procurer. Acquérir la reconnaissance de quelqu'un.