procure

verb

pro·cure prə-ˈkyu̇r How to pronounce procure (audio)

prō-

procured; procuring

transitive : to get possession of (something) : to obtain (something) by particular care and effort

procure a loan

She had managed to procure a hat shaped like a life-size lion's head, which was perched precariously on her head.

J. K. Rowling

transitive : to bring about or achieve (something) by care and effort

was unable to procure the prisoner's release

transitive + intransitive : to obtain (someone) to be employed for sex (as for an individual or in a house of prostitution)

… accused of acting as a "madam" and "procuring girls" for wealthy sex offender Epstein—claims that she strongly denies.

The New York Post

No one has been prosecuted … for pimping or procuring …

Jacqueline Martis

procurable

prə-ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl How to pronounce procure (audio)

prō-

adjective

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Distinctive Meanings of Procure

Procure, like many other English words, has a split personality. On the one hand, it may carry a perfectly benign meaning, such as "to obtain" (“she procured supplies”) or "to bring about" (“the settlement was successfully procured”). On the other hand, it has long been used in the specific sense of obtaining someone for, or bringing about, sexually promiscuous purposes.In this regard it is similar to the word pander, which entered the English language with the innocent meaning “a go-between in love intrigues” (the word comes from the name Pandare, a character in Chaucer’s poem Troilus and Criseyde who facilitates the affair between the titular characters), and soon after took on the meaning “pimp.”

Example Sentences

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, Time, 30 June 2003 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, American Pastoral, 1997 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, Essence, March 1995

Recent Examples on the Web Under the contract, NASA would procure launch services, rather than the vehicles themselves, for missions starting with Artemis 5 in the late 2020s.

Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 5 Aug. 2022 Ebony Sims, a senior stylist at Brooklyn's Union Beauty Salon in Park Slope, says that those who come in seeking a radical change are most often trying to procure a sense of control.

Luna Adler, Glamour, 26 July 2022 Richard Earle, a representative of independent hospitality insurance brokerage Petra Risk Solutions, was one of several speakers who said the program would reduce hotels’ ability to procure and maintain insurance.

Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 The Illinois declaration gives the state the ability to procure vaccines on an urgent basis, the governor's office said.

Dennis Romero, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2022 Now people are coming from all over the city, waiting for hours to procure water for bathing and other necessities.

Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022 But even the cheapest pricing—yearlong subscriptions, which begin at $480 for 10 tests (and a discounted device for $149)—is considerably more than the cost of less-accurate antigen tests, which Americans can now often procure at no cost.

Eric Taub, Fortune, 19 May 2022 The duo discussed this specific look only the day before the show, so there wasn’t enough time to procure a brand-new wig.

Danielle Turchiano, Variety, 17 Aug. 2021 While on the campaign trail, President Biden expressed support for electric vehicle manufacturing and vowed to provide tax credits and public charging stations for those who procure cars that don't use gas.

Jake Dima, Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2021 See More

单词	procure
释义	procure verb pro·cure prə-ˈkyu̇r prō- procured; procuring 1 transitive : to get possession of (something) : to obtain (something) by particular care and effort procure a loan She had managed to procure a hat shaped like a life-size lion's head, which was perched precariously on her head. J. K. Rowling 2 transitive : to bring about or achieve (something) by care and effort was unable to procure the prisoner's release 3 transitive + intransitive : to obtain (someone) to be employed for sex (as for an individual or in a house of prostitution) … accused of acting as a "madam" and "procuring girls" for wealthy sex offender Epstein—claims that she strongly denies. The New York Post No one has been prosecuted … for pimping or procuring … Jacqueline Martis procurable prə-ˈkyu̇r-ə-bəl prō- adjective Did you know? Distinctive Meanings of Procure Procure, like many other English words, has a split personality. On the one hand, it may carry a perfectly benign meaning, such as "to obtain" (“she procured supplies”) or "to bring about" (“the settlement was successfully procured”). On the other hand, it has long been used in the specific sense of obtaining someone for, or bringing about, sexually promiscuous purposes.In this regard it is similar to the word pander, which entered the English language with the innocent meaning “a go-between in love intrigues” (the word comes from the name Pandare, a character in Chaucer’s poem Troilus and Criseyde who facilitates the affair between the titular characters), and soon after took on the meaning “pimp.” Synonyms acquire attain bag bring in capture carry come by draw earn gain garner get knock down land make obtain pull down realize reap secure win See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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, Time, 30 June 2003 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, American Pastoral, 1997 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, Essence, March 1995 Recent Examples on the Web Under the contract, NASA would procure launch services, rather than the vehicles themselves, for missions starting with Artemis 5 in the late 2020s. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 5 Aug. 2022 Ebony Sims, a senior stylist at Brooklyn's Union Beauty Salon in Park Slope, says that those who come in seeking a radical change are most often trying to procure a sense of control. Luna Adler, Glamour, 26 July 2022 Richard Earle, a representative of independent hospitality insurance brokerage Petra Risk Solutions, was one of several speakers who said the program would reduce hotels’ ability to procure and maintain insurance. Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 The Illinois declaration gives the state the ability to procure vaccines on an urgent basis, the governor's office said. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2022 Now people are coming from all over the city, waiting for hours to procure water for bathing and other necessities. Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022 But even the cheapest pricing—yearlong subscriptions, which begin at $480 for 10 tests (and a discounted device for $149)—is considerably more than the cost of less-accurate antigen tests, which Americans can now often procure at no cost. Eric Taub, Fortune, 19 May 2022 The duo discussed this specific look only the day before the show, so there wasn’t enough time to procure a brand-new wig. Danielle Turchiano, Variety, 17 Aug. 2021 While on the campaign trail, President Biden expressed support for electric vehicle manufacturing and vowed to provide tax credits and public charging stations for those who procure cars that don't use gas. Jake Dima, Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French procurer, from Late Latin procurare, from Latin, to take care of, from pro- for + cura care First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition procure verb pro·cure prə-ˈkyu̇r procured; procuring : obtain I procured a ticket to the game. Legal Definition procure transitive verb pro·cure prə-ˈkyu̇r procured; procuring : to obtain, induce, or cause to take place procure verb as in to earn to receive as return for effort a reputation for integrity and incorruptibility that has procured for him the universal respect and admiration of his colleagues Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance earn obtain garner reap win gain make get acquire attain land secure capture carry realize achieve draw bring in pull down come by bag accomplish amass knock down accumulate net score gross occupy regain recapture annex catch clear take over reacquire rack up pick up remake notch (up) reattain Antonyms & Near Antonyms lose pay forfeit give grant yield surrender relinquish accord give up part (with) hand over See More
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procure

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