Erkaufen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erkaufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to buy", "to purchase" or "to acquire".

Essential properties of "erkaufen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erkaufen
Simple past: erkaufte
Participle: erkauft

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erkaufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To obtain something by paying a price or making a sacrifice"

Definition: "To acquire something in exchange for money or sacrifice."
Translation(s): to buy, to purchase, to acquire, to obtain
Synonym(s): erwerben, kaufen
Antonym(s): verkaufen
Related word(s): kaufen, erwerben

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat sich den Erfolg mit viel Geld erkauft.He bought his success with a lot of money.
Sie erkaufte sich die Freundschaft durch Geschenke.She bought friendship through gifts.
Er erkaufte sich die Freiheit mit einem hohen Preis.He bought his freedom at a high price.

2.) "To gain or secure something by making concessions"

Definition: "To achieve something through concessions or compromises."
Translation(s): to gain, to achieve, to secure, to obtain
Synonym(s): erlangen, erreichen
Related word(s): erreichen, erzielen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er erkaufte sich den Frieden durch Zugeständnisse.He bought peace through concessions.
Sie erkaufte sich die Zustimmung durch Kompromisse.She bought approval through compromises.
Er erkaufte sich die Unterstützung durch Versprechen.He bought support through promises.

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