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Definitions

procure

[proh-kyoor, pruh-] / proʊˈkyʊər, prə- /
VERB
acquire, obtain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
buy up get hold of solicit
STRONG
annex appropriate buy compass cop corral draw earn effect find gain get grab have induce land persuade promote purchase score secure wangle win
WEAK
bring around buy out come by latch on to lay hands on make a haul manage to get pick up prevail upon
Antonyms
STRONG
discourage dissuade fail forfeit hinder hurt let go lose miss pass prevent reject sell spend
WEAK
give away

Example Sentences

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Atkinson said: "Peter Wai was willing to procure or assist in unauthorised checks on the Police National Computer."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Nvidia also said it would leverage its financial strength to help procure land and power for the projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

But while there are many reasons driving President Trump’s effort to procure the large, sparsely-populated Arctic island, some experts think the benefits of doing so may be exaggerated.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Subsequent Chinese leaders have stepped up spending to procure foreign technology and support indigenous weapons development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

“Why not wait, Anne, and procure another indentured girl in New York?”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.