procure
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /prəˈkjʊr/
KK: /prəˈkjʊr/
intransitive verb
Definition
To obtain or acquire something, often through effort or special means.
Example
She managed to procure the necessary documents for the project.
Tense Forms
Past: procured
Past Participle: procured
Conversation
Did you hear about that party this weekend?
Yeah, I heard it could be a great place to procure some new connections.
I wonder if anyone will actually procure dates there.
Who knows? It might just be a fun night regardless!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
acquire
secure
obtain
Antonyms
lose
forfeit
surrender
transitive verb
Definition
To obtain something, especially with effort or by special means.
Example
She was able to procure the necessary documents for the project.
Tense Forms
Past: procured
Past Participle: procured
Conversation
I need to procure some tickets for the concert next week.
Oh, I can help with that! Do you know how many you need?
I think just two should be fine, but I want good seats.
Root Explanation
Procure is formed from "pro-" (meaning for or in favor of) and "curare" (meaning to care for or to take care of). The word means to obtain or acquire something, often with effort or care.
Memory Tip
Think of 'caring for' something ('curare') in order to 'obtain' it ('pro-'). This helps you remember that to procure means to obtain something with care.
Visually Confused Words
unprocure
reprocure
precure
prore
unprocured
projecture
preoccur
precurse