procure — to obtain something, especially with care or effort
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to obtain something, especially with care or effort
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈkjʊr/
Korean meaning: 구하다, 조달하다, 획득하다
Korean pronunciation: 프러**큐**어
Example Sentences
- The chef had to procure exotic spices from three different countries for his signature dish.
- My grandmother can procure gossip faster than any intelligence agency.
- The startup managed to procure a million-dollar investment despite having only a napkin sketch as their business plan.
procure
VERB//prəˈkjʊr//
to obtain something, especially with care or effort
A chef works to procure the finest ingredients at the market
Procure with care, secure to endure!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'procurare', composed of 'pro-' (forward, on behalf of) and 'curare' (to care for, manage). The word originally meant to act as a manager or agent for someone else.
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📝Examples
“The chef had to procure exotic spices from three different countries for his signature dish.”
“My grandmother can procure gossip faster than any intelligence agency.”
“The startup managed to procure a million-dollar investment despite having only a napkin sketch as their business plan.”
“It took months to procure all the necessary permits for the construction project.”
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