Meaning of the word procure in English

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procure

US /prəˈkjʊr/

UK /prəˈkjʊr/

obtain (something), especially with care or effort

Example:

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She managed to procure a rare first edition of the book.

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The team worked hard to procure the necessary funding for the project.

Synonym:

obtain acquire get secure gain

obtain someone as a prostitute for another person

Example:

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He was arrested for attempting to procure young women for illegal activities.

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The gang was known to procure individuals for forced labor.

Synonym:

pimp recruit solicit traffic

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procurement procurement officer