English verb: procure | |||
1. | procure (possession) get by special effort | ||
Samples | He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed. | ||
Synonyms | secure | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s something from somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | obtain | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | copyright, engage, enlist, patent, suborn | ||
2. | procure (consumption) arrange for sexual partners for others | ||
Synonyms | pander, pimp | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cater, ply, provide, supply | ||