procure

Meanings

• Verb

  Obtain (something) by buying or hiring it, especially through a formal process.

  - "The company procured new equipment for their factory."
  - "They procured the services of a top consultant for their project."

• Verb

  Provide (someone) with something they need.

  - "The doctor procured pain medication for the patient."
  - "The lawyer procured evidence to support their client's case."

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Pronunciation

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2. /pɹəˈkjɝ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

obtain , buy , purchase

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with procure
cure , lure , endure , inquire , quire

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Variants

List of all variants of procure that leads to same result
procurable , procure , procured , procures , procuring

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'procurare,' meaning 'to take care of,' 'to provide for,' or 'to manage.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'procurement' is often used in the context of government contracts and military acquisitions.

2. In medieval Europe, 'procureurs' were legal representatives who acted on behalf of their clients in court.

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Related Concepts

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1. Procurement: The process of acquiring goods, services, or works from external sources, often through a competitive bidding process.

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Quotes

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1. Unlike an agent, whose chief task is to "procure" acting roles and handle the legal negotiations of an actor's contract, a personal manager's influence is more pervasive …

   - Nikki Grimes,{it}Essence{/it},March 1995

2. He was stationed down in South Carolina about a year when he became engaged to an Irish Catholic girl whose father, a marine major and a one-time Purdue football coach, had "procured" him the cushy job as drill instructor in order to keep him at Parris Island to play ball.

   - Philip Roth,{it}American Pastoral{/it},1997

3. It was at that encounter in Pakistan that Faris was put in charge of "procuring" acetylene torches to slice suspension cables, as well as torque tools to bend portions of train track.

   - Daniel Eisenberg,{it}Time{/it},30 June 2003

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Culture

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In literature, 'procure' has been used to refer to the act of obtaining something illegally or immorally, such as in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' where the protagonist Raskolnikov procures a valuable item to test his moral character.

How to Memorize "procure"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of going to a store and buying an item. Imagine the steps involved in the transaction, such as selecting the item, paying for it, and taking it home.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'procure' with the idea of acquiring something valuable or necessary.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Procure Precious Possessions' to remember the meaning of the word.

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