Purchaser — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈpər-chəs/ pur·chase

Meaning & Definition of Purchaser

Purchaser (verb)

  1. to obtain by paying money or its equivalent, buy
  2. to acquire (real estate) by means other than descent
  3. to obtain by labor, danger, or sacrifice

Purchaser (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in buyer, vendee

    similar: buyer, correspondent, vendee, consumer, end user, user, browser, prospect, shopper, window-shopper, account, client, customer, guest, patron, punter (chiefly British), bargainer, haggler, regular
    opposite: broker, merchant, seller, vendor, shopkeeper, tradesman, black marketer, fence

Related Entry: Purchase (verb)

Purchase is a different word from Purchaser. The synonyms below are for purchase, not for purchaser.

  1. to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for

    "I need to purchase a new heavy coat"

    similar: buy, cop (slang), pick up, take
    related: acquire, gain, garner, get, obtain, procure, secure, win, finance, pay (for), spring (for), barter (for), deal (for), dicker (over), exchange (for), haggle (for), negotiate (about), trade (for), bargain (with), chaffer (with), horse-trade (with), palter (with), bid, offer, rebuy, repurchase
    near: deal (in), market, merchandise, retail, sell, vend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Purchaser

The most common words with a similar meaning to Purchaser:

Chiefly British: punter
buyer, correspondent, vendee, consumer, end user, user, browser, prospect, shopper, window-shopper, account, client, customer, guest, patron, bargainer, haggler, regular

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Purchaser

Words with the opposite meaning of Purchaser:

broker, merchant, seller, vendor, shopkeeper, tradesman, black marketer, fence

Word Forms of Purchaser

Inflections: purchased, purchasing

Derived words: purchasable (adjective), purchaser (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Purchaser

Middle English purchacen, from Anglo-French purchacer to strive for, obtain, from por-, pur- thoroughly, to a conclusion (from Latin pro- forward, for) + chacer to pursue, chase pro-

First known use: 14th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Purchaser

What does "Purchaser" mean?

"Purchaser" means to obtain by paying money or its equivalent, buy. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to obtain by paying money or its equivalent, buy.

What is another word for "Purchaser"?

Other words for "Purchaser" include buyer, correspondent, vendee, consumer, end user, user, browser and prospect. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Purchaser" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Purchaser"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Purchaser". Common alternatives include buyer, correspondent, vendee, consumer, end user, user, browser, prospect, shopper and window-shopper.

What is the opposite of "Purchaser"?

Antonyms of "Purchaser" include broker, merchant, seller, vendor, shopkeeper, tradesman, black marketer and fence.

Is "Purchaser" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Purchaser" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Purchaser"?

"Purchaser" is pronounced /ˈpər-chəs/ and divided into syllables as pur·chase.

What is the origin of the word "Purchaser"?

"Purchaser" comes from Middle English purchacen, from Anglo-French purchacer to strive for, obtain, from por-, pur- thoroughly, to a conclusion (from Latin pro- forward, for) + chacer to pursue, chase pro-. First known use: 14th centuryt.

What is another word for "Purchaser" meaning "as in buyer, vendee"?

When "Purchaser" (noun) means as in buyer, vendee, synonyms include buyer, correspondent, vendee, consumer, end user and user. Opposites in this sense include broker, merchant, seller and vendor.