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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

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

From BBC • Mar. 4, 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

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

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

According to Napoleon, what the animals must do was to procure firearms and train themselves in the use of them.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell