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procured

UK
/prəˈkjʊəd/
US
/prəˈkjʊrd/

Translations

procuredpast participle
The procured supplies were distributed among the refugees.
Les fournitures obtenues ont été distribuées parmi les réfugiés.
Additional translations
acquisS’emploie pour insister sur l’idée d’acquisition, souvent après effort ou achat.
procuréEmploi surtout administratif ou juridique, notamment pour des services obtenus ou organisés de manière répréhensible.
procureverb

procured

Past Simple

procured
Past Simple
procured
Past Participle
procuring
Gerund
UK
/prəˈkjʊə/
US
/prəˈkjʊr/
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.
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.
Additional translations
inciterSens juridique ou péjoratif : pousser quelqu’un à commettre un acte répréhensible.
procurerSens vieilli ou spécialisé : fournir une personne à des fins de prostitution.
Synonyms
secure
get
acquire
obtain
purchase
collect
gain
fetch

Definitions

procuredpast participle
Obtained or acquired, especially through deliberate effort or purchase.
The procured supplies were distributed among the refugees.
Arranged or brought about, especially in reference to the illegal or immoral procurement of services such as prostitution.
He was arrested in connection with procured sexual services.
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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