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procure

UK
/prəˈkjʊə/
US
/prəˈkjʊr/

Translations

procureverb
procured
Past Simple
procured
Past Participle
procuring
Gerund
UK
/prəˈkjʊə/
US
/prəˈkjʊr/
procurerSens soutenu : amener à exister, obtenir un effet ou un résultat.
His diplomatic skills procured a swift resolution to the conflict.
Ses talents diplomatiques ont procuré un règlement rapide du conflit.
se procurerEmploi courant pour dire qu’on obtient quelque chose pour soi.
She procured a rare book from a specialist dealer.
Elle s’est procuré un livre rare auprès d’un libraire spécialisé.
obtenirS’emploie surtout pour un résultat obtenu avec soin ou effort.
The company managed to procure the necessary supplies for the project.
L’entreprise a réussi à obtenir les fournitures nécessaires pour le projet.
Additional translations
procurerSens vieilli ou spécialisé : fournir une personne à des fins de prostitution.
inciterSens juridique ou péjoratif : pousser quelqu’un à commettre un acte répréhensible.
Synonyms
collect
gain
purchase
obtain
acquire
secure
get
fetch

Definitions

procureverb
To obtain something, especially with care or effort.
The company managed to procure the necessary supplies for the project.
To cause or persuade a person to do something, especially an illicit or immoral act.
The undercover officer accused him of procuring a minor to steal from the store.
To obtain a prostitute for someone; to act as a procurer.
He was arrested for procuring women for wealthy clients.
To bring about or effect by care or effort; to cause to happen.
His diplomatic skills procured a swift resolution to the conflict.
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