(v) obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction, See Also: buy in, buy out, buy up, Syn. purchase, Ant. sell, Example:The family purchased a new car; The conglomerate acquired a new company; She buys for the big department store
(v) amass so as to keep for future use or sale or for a particular occasion or use, Syn. buy in, stock up, Example:let's stock coffee as long as prices are low