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Definition of procure

procure

/prəˈkjʊər/
pro · cure
Adjective:procurable
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Past Simple:procured
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Past Participle:procured
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Present Participle:procuring
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procure Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To obtain or acquire something, especially with care, effort, or through formal business channels.

Example

"The hospital managed to procure additional medical supplies ahead of the winter season."

2

To bring about or cause a particular result or event by taking deliberate action.

Example

"The defense attorney worked tirelessly to procure the release of the wrongfully accused prisoner."

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• Rhymes for procure

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English procuren, borrowed from Old French procurer, from Latin procurare ('to take care of, manage'), formed from pro- ('on behalf of') and curare ('to see to, care for').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Procure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/procure
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