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procure

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prəˈkjʊr/ · UK /prəˈkjʊə/

Forms: procured

procure means: To get something you need, especially when finding it takes effort.

verb

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To get something you need, especially when finding it takes effort.

  • We need to procure more supplies.
  • She procured the documents before the meeting.
  • Where can we procure equipment for the expedition?

How to use it: procure something for someone/something (They procured warm blankets for the shelter.)

Similar words: obtain, get, acquire, secure

Common phrases: procure supplies, procure equipment, procure something for someone

Questions about procure

What does procure mean?

To get something you need, especially when finding it takes effort.

What is procure in other languages?

Türkçe: temin etmek · Español: conseguir · Français: obtenir · Deutsch: beschaffen · Italiano: procurare · 日本語: 調達する

How do you pronounce procure?

In American English /prəˈkjʊr/; in British English /prəˈkjʊə/.

How do you use procure in a sentence?

We need to procure more supplies. She procured the documents before the meeting.

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