procure — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To acquire or obtain.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Synonyms

   getgainacquireattainobtain

   Examples

   if we procure not to ourselves more woe

   More examples (2)

   Later there would also be need for seeds and artificial manures, besides various tools and, finally, the machinery for the windmill. How these were to be procured, no one was able to imagine.

   Folkestone: Network Rail and the White Cliffs Countryside Project have procured a herd of goats to keep vegetation on the slopes of Folkestone Warren under control, and to encourage rare species.

2. To obtain a person as a prostitute for somebody else.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Synonyms

   buypanderpimppurchase

3. To induce or persuade someone to do something.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Synonyms

   convinceenticeprevail uponput someone up to something

4. To contrive; to bring about; to effect; to cause.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

   Synonyms

   deviseeffectuateimplement

   Examples

   By all means possible they procure to have gold and silver among them in reproach.

   Proceed, Solinus, to procure my fall.

5. To solicit; to entreat.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

   Synonyms

   beseechpleadsupplicate

   Examples

   The famous Briton prince and faery knight, […] / Of the fair Alma greatly were procured / To make there lenger soiourne and abode.

6. To cause to come; to bring; to attract.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

   Synonyms

   draw

   Examples

   What unaccustomed cause procures her hither?

Verb

1. get by special effort

   Synonyms

   secure

   Broader terms

   obtain

   Examples

   He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed

2. arrange for sexual partners for others

   Synonyms

   panderpimp

   Broader terms

   providesupplyplycater