procure
3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for procure, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To obtain something, especially through effort or by particular means.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use procure
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
procure supplies
procure funding
More formal than "get" or "obtain" — common in business and legal writing.
Etymology
From Old French procurer, from Late Latin prōcūrāre, "to manage or take care of," from prō ("on behalf of") + cūrō ("to care for").
Full origin of procure →Frequently asked questions
What does “procure” mean?
The word “procure” means to obtain something, especially through effort or by particular means. In plain terms, a formal word for getting or obtaining something.
How do you pronounce “procure”?
“Procure” is pronounced pruh-KYOOR (/pɹəˈkjʊɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “procure” in a sentence?
Here is “procure” used in a sentence: “The company procured new equipment for the factory.”
What part of speech is “procure”?
“Procure” is a verb.
Where does the word “procure” come from?
The word “procure” comes from Late Latin. From Old French procurer, from Late Latin prōcūrāre, "to manage or take care of," from prō ("on behalf of") + cūrō ("to care for").
Is “procure” a common word?
“Procure” is an uncommon word in modern English.
