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/
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
The royal steward traveled far to procure rare spices for the king's feast.
Procure with care, secure to endure!
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🌳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.
Breakdown
pro- (forward, on behalf of) + cur (care, manage) + -e (infinitive ending) = procure
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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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