procure
verb (used with object)
to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means.
procured
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past participleof procure.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof procure.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
procureverb (used with object)to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means.
Example Sentences
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He asked them where they procured the redwood to renovate their shingle roof and the trio spent the rest of the morning excitedly discussing restoration techniques and comparing notes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
It also lends the sandwich the air of something procured from a real cute deli, perhaps one with handwritten menu boards and expensive sparkling water.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
A further 29.8 million tonnes of rice is expected to be added once paddy already procured from farmers is milled.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Congress stipulates in the bill that it wants these items procured under faster and more innovative acquisition processes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The cabinet was lined with old fuzzy blankets Hyacinth had procured from Miss Josie and Mr. Jeet.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
