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procure

v.
C1 Advanced US //pɹoʊkˈjʊɹ// UK //pɹəkjˈɔː// pro·cure Archaic

v. to get something that is difficult to find or requires special effort. You use this when you finally obtain something important or rare.

v. to obtain something, especially with particular care or effort. Often implies a formal or official process of acquisition.


SIMPLE

She managed to procure two tickets for the sold-out show.

CONTEXTUAL

The hospital worked around the clock to procure enough medical supplies for the emergency response team.

COMPLEX

The legal team spent months attempting to procure the necessary evidence to prove their client's innocence in the high-profile case.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English procuren, from Old French procurer, from Late Latin prōcūrāre (“to manage, administer”), from prō (“on behalf of”) + cūrō (“to care for”).

Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. It is more formal than 'get' or 'buy' and often appears in business or legal contexts.

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