to procure

Examples

• All

• After months of searching, he finally managed to procure rare books for his collection.

• The office of the Suvaran has to procure safety of the people.

• The military would like to procure your services on an annual basis.

  Fatman (2020)

• You have some evidence to procure, have you not?

  Dangerous Liaisons (1988)

• Most schools do not have the funds to procure the variety and depth of books their students need.

  Academic text (2015)

• "Once, when there was a great famine in the land, "he could not procure even his daily bread."

  Never Let Go (2024)

• We were able to procure you a single at a table on the floor, adjacent to Mr. Marshall's.

  Maid in Manhattan (2002)

• As my men are clearly not up for the fight, and you have demonstrated that you are up for the challenge, I would like to procure your services.

  The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption (2012)

• Governments have always been anxious to procure a share of the fruits of petroleum exploitation.

  Academic text (1992)

• I just procured an internship at the Central Park Zoo!

  Tim Kochis: Purple Heart (2013)

Synonyms

G

to get

vsto procure

∞ 1.0

To receive something, for example by buying it or finding it

is narrower, focusing on effort or special methods rather than any means

O

to obtain

vsto procure

578 2.6

To get something by asking or working for it

is similar but stresses special methods rather than general effort

S

to secure

vsto procure

479 3.9

To get something you need or want after effort

is like that but highlights using special means to get it

A

to acquire

vsto procure

468 3.3

To get something or learn a skill over time

emphasizes getting by special effort not only gradual learning

G

to garner

vsto procure

• Formal

80 6.0

To collect or get something after effort

focuses on using special means rather than simple collection

S

to source

vsto procure

• Specialized

43 3.9

To get goods or materials from a supplier

is broader, focusing on effort or special methods rather than origin

G

to get one's hands on

vsto procure

1 4.1

To obtain something that is hard to find or buy

stresses special effort or means rather than difficulty alone

Antonyms

S

to surrender

452 4.4

To stop fighting and give control or things to someone else, often when forced

R

to relinquish

• Formal

62 7.2

To give up control, a right, or something you own

How Difficult

to secure

479 3.9

to procure

54 6.8

to obtain

578 2.6

to get

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology