to prepurchase
1
4.8
To buy something before you need it or before the price rises
- verb
- /ˌpriːˈpɜːrʧəs/
:
comprar por adelantado
- I always prepurchase my holiday gifts to ensure I get the best deals before prices go up.
Examples
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Players who prepurchase the expansion will gain access to content from Destiny of Velious forward.
Blog text (4) -
They decided to prepurchase their concert tickets to avoid last-minute price increases.
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If you prepurchase your groceries online, you can often find discounts and save time shopping.
Synonyms
to reserve
vsto prepurchase
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3.2
To book something in advance for future use
involves buying in advance rather than only arranging to hold something
to stock up
vsto prepurchase
39
2.9
Buy a large supply of something to use later
emphasizes buying early rather than quantity or bulk
to stock up on
vsto prepurchase
27
2.5
Buy a large amount of something to use later
is about buying ahead rather than acquiring large amounts
to prepay
vsto prepurchase
8
3.0
Pay for something before you get it
focuses on buying early rather than only on payment timing
to preorder
vsto prepurchase
6
3.7
To order a product before it is released
buys items ahead to avoid future need or price increases
Surface Forms
prepurchase infinitive
prepurchased past
prepurchased past participle
prepurchasing present participle
prepurchases third person singular
Morphology
Etymology
To prepurchase is to 'buy' something in advance; pre- means 'before' and purchase means 'buy', so you might prepurchase to secure a product or avoid higher prices.