cannot purchase

/ˈkænət ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

unable to buy

The store cannot purchase more inventory due to budget constraints.

The store is unable to buy more inventory because of financial limitations.

general

To be unable to buy or acquire something due to financial, legal, or other restrictions.

Due to sanctions, the company cannot purchase certain imported goods.

Because of sanctions, the company is prohibited from buying specific imported items.

After the system update, users cannot purchase premium features.

Following the system update, users are unable to buy premium features.

This phrase is commonly used in business, finance, and e-commerce contexts to indicate restrictions on buying.

Collocations

lack the financial means to buy

legally barred from buying

Use 'cannot purchase' in formal contexts like business or legal documents. In casual speech, 'can't buy' or 'can't afford' may be more common.

Always specify the reason for the inability to purchase (e.g., 'due to budget constraints').

Derived from the combination of 'cannot' (negative ability) and 'purchase' (to buy).

This phrase is often used in formal and business contexts to explain restrictions or limitations on buying.

cannot

not able to

prefix

purchase

to buy

root

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