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Learn to pronounce pro·cure

/prəˈkyo͝or/
verb
  1. obtain (something), especially with care or effort.
    "food procured for the rebels"
    synonyms: obtain, acquire, get, find, come by, secure, pick up, get possession of, buy, purchase, get hold of, get one's hands on, get one's mitts on
  2. persuade or cause (someone) to do something.
    "he procured his wife to sign the agreement"

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May 16, 2024 · 1. transitive : to get possession of (something) : to obtain (something) by particular care and effort. procure a loan.
to obtain something, esp. after an effort: We procured maps and directions from the tourist office.
verb (used with object) · to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means: to procure evidence. Synonyms: win, gain. Antonyms: lose · to bring ...
transitive : to get possession of (something) : to obtain (something) by particular. care and effort.
/proʊˈkjʊr/ · verb. get by special effort. synonyms: secure. see moresee less. types: show 5 types... hide 5 types... suborn. procure (false testimony or ...
2 senses: 1. to obtain or acquire; secure 2. to obtain (women or girls) to act as prostitutes.... Click for more definitions.
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PROCURE meaning: 1 : to get (something) by some action or effort obtain; 2 : to find or provide (a prostitute) for someone.
procure · ​[transitive] (formal) to obtain something, especially with difficulty. procure something (for somebody/something) She managed to procure a ticket for ...
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to get something, especially after an effort: She's managed somehow to procure his phone number. [ + two objects ] He'd procured us seats in the front row. [ I ...
To get or bring about by some effort; obtain; secure. To procure supplies, work, a settlement, etc.