Procure: meaning, definitions and examples

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procure

 

[ prəˈkjʊə ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

obtain

To obtain something, especially with care or effort.

Synonyms

acquire, attain, obtain, secure

Examples of usage

  • I managed to procure a rare book for my collection.
  • She procured a new job after months of searching.
  • The team procured the necessary equipment for the expedition.
Context #2 | Verb

obtain for official use

To obtain something, especially for official use or business purposes.

Synonyms

acquire, obtain, secure, source

Examples of usage

  • The department procured new laptops for the employees.
  • He procured the required permits for the event.
  • The government procured supplies for the disaster relief efforts.
Context #3 | Noun

obsolete

A procurer or pimp.

Synonyms

madam, pimp, procurer

Examples of usage

  • The character in the novel was depicted as a corrupt procure.

Translations

Translations of the word "procure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adquirir

🇮🇳 प्राप्त करना

🇩🇪 beschaffen

🇮🇩 memperoleh

🇺🇦 здобувати

🇵🇱 nabyć

🇯🇵 調達する (ちょうたつする)

🇫🇷 acquérir

🇪🇸 adquirir

🇹🇷 edinmek

🇰🇷 얻다

🇸🇦 اقتنى

🇨🇿 získat

🇸🇰 získať

🇨🇳 获取

🇸🇮 pridobiti

🇮🇸 öðlast

🇰🇿 иелену

🇬🇪 მოპოვება

🇦🇿 əldə etmək

🇲🇽 adquirir

Etymology

The word 'procure' originated from the Latin word 'procurare', which means 'to take care of' or 'manage'. Over time, the meaning evolved to 'obtain' or 'acquire'. The term 'procure' has been used in English since the 14th century, originally in the sense of 'manage' or 'take care of'. It later developed the meaning of 'obtain' or 'acquire', which is commonly used today.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,193 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.