Where did you procure the information?
Source: tatoeba (38199)
Procure
/pɹəˈkjʊə/
Synonyms for "procure" (328 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (66)
Verb(14 words)
secureacquireacquiredacquiresbespokenboughtbring aboutbuy more applescausecollect samplecollect samplescommandeercommissionedcompassed
accomplishacquireannexappropriateargue intoarousebagbe seized ofbringbring aboutbring aroundbring backbring forthbring onbring outbring to lightbuybuy backbuy inbuy into
Noun(13 words)
acquiringarrangingbook orderbrokerbulksbuyingbuyscinchcoaxingcollect a samplecollect chemical samplecommissioningcommissions
Adjective(1 words)
civil order status
Strong matches (98)
Noun(24 words)
Verb(19 words)
Adjective(3 words)
Related words (164)
Verb(37 words)
Noun(75 words)
kazanland a joblandinglanguage teaching resourceslanguage tutorlassolawfully obtainedlegitimately earnedlive samplemore orderedmost catalog ordermost orderedmost ordered booksmusic collectsnetsnetternonbiological samplenorwegian taobtainingold norse fáa
Show 55 more words
optionorderorder by scaleorder for presentationorder idorder in sequenceorder maintaining lawsorder of eventsorder rankorder statusorder statusesordered categoryorderingordering constraintordering process flowordering process systemordersorders number lookuppimpingpimpsplace prepositionplanning curriculumpurchasespurchasingpurchasing cardquartermastersrequisitionsresourceresource dpretainingsample extractionsecure a contractsecure societyshopshoppingshopssnagsnaggingsnagssourcesource bundlesource comparison tasksource cuesource of energysource quality categorysourcessourcingstarting stocktakestakingteaching supplieswinswranglewrangleswrangling
Adjective(2 words)
ordered filessecurest
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: secure, accomplish, acquire, acquire, acquired.
- Sentence evidence is available for procure, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "procure".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "procure"
Keep "procure" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "procure" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "procure", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "procure" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
5 entriesCollocations
6 entriesprocure equipmentprocure fundingprocure materialsprocure permissionprocure servicesprocure supplies
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
17 total sentences available.
An admiring fan once asked Christopher Columbus how he managed to procure funding for all of his amazing journeys. Columbus then took the fan to an abandoned alley, took out a pistol, and said "That's how."
Source: tatoeba (812739)
This decision was a self-serving measure designed to procure immunity from prosecution.
Source: tatoeba (4977383)
The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to procure the largest quantity of feathers with the least possible amount of hissing.
Source: tatoeba (5563652)
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "procure"?
Closest matches include secure, accomplish, acquire, acquire, acquired.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "procure"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.