Procure (Verb)
Meaning 1
Arrange for sexual partners for others.
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- The agency was accused of attempting to procure young women for wealthy clients.
- He faced charges after allegations arose that he had tried to procure minors for the prominent businessman.
- Several former employees came forward claiming the escort service's primary business model involved attempting to procure women for high-paying clients.
- Procuring companions for the evening was the main service offered by the high-end matchmaking company.
- Prosecutors believe the individual's role in the scheme involved procuring victims who were often vulnerable and impressionable.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 2
Get by special effort; "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The company will procure the necessary equipment for the new project.
- She managed to procure tickets to the sold-out concert through a friend of a friend.
- He was able to procure a job interview with a prestigious firm after months of trying.
- The charity will procure donations from local businesses to support the event.
- The research team had to procure special permits to access the restricted area.