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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

  • Pimp
  • Pander

Hypernyms

  • Supply
  • Provide
  • Cater

Related Words

  • Procurer (noun)

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.

Synonyms

  • Secure

Hyponyms

  • Enlist

Related Words

  • Procural (noun)
  • Procurer (noun)
  • Procurement (noun)
  • Procurance (noun)
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