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procure

[proh-kyoor, pruh-] / proʊˈkyʊər, prə- /
VERB
acquire, obtain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
buy up get hold of solicit
STRONG
annex appropriate buy compass cop corral draw earn effect find gain get grab have induce land persuade promote purchase score secure wangle win
WEAK
bring around buy out come by latch on to lay hands on make a haul manage to get pick up prevail upon
Antonyms
STRONG
discourage dissuade fail forfeit hinder hurt let go lose miss pass prevent reject sell spend
WEAK
give away

Example Sentences

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Utilities are expanding multiyear spending plans to build transmission lines, upgrade substations and procure transformers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The clinic had enough basic medications for three months, and there was funding to procure specialized medicine for patients with complicated illnesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Councils in Wales procure food for school meals through formal public sector contracts.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

But while there are many reasons driving President Trump’s effort to procure the large, sparsely-populated Arctic island, some experts think the benefits of doing so may be exaggerated.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

After her toilette, the proud Madame had gone to the common room and imperiously demanded of a lowly soldier that he go and procure buttered rolls and fresh coffee for her and the children.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood