procure
/prəˈkjʊər/
pro · cure
prə · ˈkjʊər
English Definition
v. to obtain; acquire; secure
Significado en Español
obtener, conseguir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kiếm được, thu được
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro-(before) + cur(care, take care of) → obtain.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “procure”?
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A
Obtain
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B
Lose
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C
Ignore
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D
Refuse
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A — Obtain.
“procure” means v. to obtain; acquire; secure
Common questions about “procure”
What does “procure” mean?
procure — v. to obtain; acquire; secure. In Chinese: 获得，取得.
How do you pronounce “procure”?
procure is pronounced /prəˈkjʊər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pro · cure.
Is “procure” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. procure appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “procure”?
pro-(before) + cur(care, take care of) → obtain.
