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Definitions

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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Atkinson said: "Peter Wai was willing to procure or assist in unauthorised checks on the Police National Computer."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

In October, Trump and Helsinki announced that the United States coast guard will procure 11 icebreakers.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Utilities in New Jersey procure power from independent generators and pass on wholesale power prices, along with their costs for transmission and distribution, to customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

The Navy will launch a competition to choose a vendor, and plans to procure the first hull in 2030, the official said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

I could perhaps mix some sea water with his fresh water, but I had to procure more fresh water to start with.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.