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
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Procure with care, secure to endure!
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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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“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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