procure

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de obter ou adquirir algo, frequentemente com esforço ou por meio de um processo formal.

A verb used to indicate the act of obtaining or acquiring something, often with effort or through a formal process.

1. Obtain with effortB2formal

   To obtain something, especially with care, effort, or difficulty.

   Obter com esforço

   • The company managed to procure the necessary supplies for the project.
   • He procured a rare first edition of the book from an antique dealer.
   • They procured the funding needed to launch the new initiative.

   Sinônimosacquireattaincome bygaingetlandobtainpick upsecurewin

   Antônimosforfeitlosesurrender

2. Arrange sexual partnersC1formal

   To obtain or provide a person for sexual purposes, typically in exchange for money.

   Cafetinagem

   • He was arrested for procuring prostitutes.
   • The law strictly prohibits procuring individuals for sexual exploitation.
   • She was charged with procuring for a criminal network.

   Sinônimospanderpimp