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English Synonyms and Antonyms

by James Champlin Fernald

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Purchase ( page 295 ).

Questions.

1. From what language is purchase derived? 2. From what is buy derived? 3. How do buy and purchase agree in meaning? What single definition would answer for either? 4. How do buy and purchase differ in use? Give instances.

Examples.

I'll give thee England's treasure,
Enough to —— such another island,
So thou wilt make me live.

'Tis gold which ——s admittance.

—— the truth, and sell it not.

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