purchase vs merchandise

purchase and merchandise both are nouns.

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

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

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