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Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions - Verbs Related to Purchase

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to purchase such as "pay", "splurge", and "afford".

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Categorized English Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions
to pay
to pay
[Verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: She paid the repairman to fix her broken dishwasher. 
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to repay
to repay
[Verb]

to give back the money that was borrowed or owed

Ex: Borrowers are expected to repay the loan amount according to the agreed-upon terms. 
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to fork out

to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money

Ex: I had to fork out a substantial sum for the car repairs, and it was a financial hit. 
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to spend
to spend
[Verb]

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

Ex: She spent a lot on gifts for her family during the holiday season. 
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to expend
to expend
[Verb]

to spend money for various purposes, such as acquiring goods, services, or assets

Ex: Businesses carefully plan and expend funds on marketing strategies to increase brand visibility. 
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to outlay
to outlay
[Verb]

to spend or invest money or resources for a particular purpose

Ex: The company decided to outlay funds for research and development to enhance product innovation. 
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to splurge

to spend a lot of money on something trivial that one does not really need

Ex: On special occasions, individuals often splurge on gifts or experiences. 
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to pay up
to pay up
[Verb]

to give someone the money one owes

Ex: He borrowed money last month and needs to pay up by Friday. 
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to ante up

to contribute or pay the required amount in order to settle and clear a debt

Ex: The debtor decided to ante up and pay off the outstanding loan to clear the debt. 
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to disburse

to distribute money, funds, or resources, typically for various purposes or obligations

Ex: The finance department will disburse salaries to employees at the end of the month. 
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to pay back

to return an amount of money that was borrowed

Ex: They set up a monthly plan to pay the bank back for the mortgage. 
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to remunerate

to make payment to someone for the service they have provided

Ex: Employers are responsible for remunerating employees for their work based on agreed-upon terms. 
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to afford
to afford
[Verb]

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: If you save consistently, you may eventually afford a house. 
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to cost
to cost
[Verb]

to require a particular amount of money

Ex: The new smartphone costs $500, but it comes with advanced features. 
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to buy
to buy
[Verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: I need to buy groceries for dinner tonight. 
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to buy up
to buy up
[Verb]

to buy the whole supply of something such as tickets, stocks, goods, etc.

Ex: The company managed to buy up the limited edition items and create a buzz. 
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to purchase

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

Ex: Consumers often purchase goods and services to meet their needs and desires. 
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to acquire

to buy or begin to have something

Ex: Sophie was thrilled to acquire a rare and valuable stamp for her collection. 
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to shop
to shop
[Verb]

to look for and buy different things from stores or websites

Ex: Consumers enjoy shopping for clothing during seasonal sales. 
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to subscribe

to pay some money in advance to use or receive something regularly

Ex: Readers often subscribe to magazines to receive regular issues at their doorstep. 
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to rent
to rent
[Verb]

to pay someone to use something such as a car, house, etc. for a period of time

Ex: She decided to rent an apartment in the city while working there for a year. 
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to lease
to lease
[Verb]

to use a property, asset, or item in exchange for regular payments of money

Ex: Companies may lease office space in commercial buildings to meet their business needs. 
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