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Meanings of procure in English

Portuguese
atingir

Get by special effort.

atingir

Arrange for sexual partners for others.

To get or obtain an item; to come into the possession of something.

Nonprofit organization in Montreal, Canada.

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Usage of procure in English
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In fact any country can procure the tests directly from the manufacturers.
The Guardian
2
I never asked how he consistently managed to procure such a position.
Three to get deadly and four to score
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The friends then continue on to Pompeii where they procure a guide.
Resurrecting pompeii
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Although we might not be able to procure it until sometime tomorrow.
The fifth servant
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The company will then need to procure a rig for the drilling.
Reuters
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It would require many custom-built components, all difficult and time-consuming to procure.
Arrival (Stories of Your Life and Others)
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Wealth may procure many pleasures to clog the soul in its journey.
Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03
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Prostitution is not illegal in Macau but helping to procure it is.
Reuters
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These they hoped would procure them the good will of the inhabitants.
Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain J...
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A strong effort was made to procure the expulsion of the missionaries.
History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners F...
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The six months had to be extended, in order to procure funds.
The Daughters of Danaus
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It was, in our melancholy condition, the finest repast we could procure.
Perils and Captivity / Comprising The sufferings of the Picard f...
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We tried to procure it from artisanal producers here for six months.
Wired
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Epstein hired her to procure art for his townhouse in New York.
News.com.au
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As for fuel even the wealthy find it difficult to procure it.
Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris
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One that may be lost if we don't procure the ivories quickly.
Rogues
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
Less common