merchandise vs purchase

merchandise and purchase both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
merchandise	Yes	No	Yes	No
purchase	Yes	No	Yes	No

merchandise (noun)	purchase (noun)
items for sale to the individual consumer	the acquisition of something for payment
branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groups	the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
	a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage
	something acquired by purchase

merchandise (verb)	purchase (verb)
engage in the trade of	obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction