Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Procure"

A: To "execute a document" is to make it legally valid. It typically involves gathering signatures of the people involved (or representatives of businesses), possibly with witnesses (possibly including a "notary"). The document may also need to be submitted and "recorded" with a government agency, but "recording" is not part of "executing".

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A: To acquire something through searching

A: John procured the necessary documents before the meeting.

A: Procure is a very advanced word. Most native speakers do not use it very often but an example would be, “I was able to procure a delivery of things I need” . I would probably simply use the verb “to get” like “I got a delivery of things I need”

A: He procured his employee to sign the contract
He was charged with procuring a minor

A: Procure means to obtain. Assuming "motion" is pertaining to a court case, where a judge decides to "move" something or "wave" a case, one could say: "Today, we are going to procure a motion from the judge in order to get a non-guilty verdict."

A: Purchase = Buying something
Procure = To obtain (Get) something

A: They are very similar, but people mostly say to get instead of those.
"I got new shoes yesterday" instead of "I procured new shoes yesterday"

A: Procure means to get something through a very careful process, but it doesn't always cost money.

Anish Kapoor was able to "procure" the world's pinkest paint through an unknown source.

Buy means some good, usually money, was exchanged for it.

Today was payday, I think I'll buy my wife something nice.

A: Procure is the same as obtain and acquire. Secure- fix or fasten firmly, so it will not go away, also it can mean safe like 'security'. Secure can be used similarly to the other words.
1. I will procure the item.
2. I will obtain the item.
3. I will acquire the item.
4. I will secure the item.
5. I will secure the harness.
6. The item is secure.

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A: These words are all similar to "get," but there are important differences.

"attain" - This is usually means to achieve a level or rank. "After studying karate for 5 years, she attained the rank of black belt."

"obtain" - This is usually used when one actively expends effort to get an object. "The newspaper obtained copies of the photographs." "It took me a lot of work to obtain my new job."

"procure" - This can be used for purchases or exchanges, often by an organization. "We will need to procure 1000 jackets for the army battalion." A government can have a "procurement office" or "procurement division" to purchase things, but there is no "obtainment office ", "attainment office," or "securement office." This is a technical term and is not commonly used in everyday speech.

"secure" - This can be used when you get something under the threat of competition. "We secured enough food for our horses this winter, even though food is scarce." "The army secured the hill during the battle."



Sometimes the words are interchangeable. For example: "She has enough money to obtain/secure control of the company by buying it." "Obtain" works because buying this thing, the company, takes effort. "Secure" also works because other people probably wanted to buy the company too.

A: Here in the US we had to wear masks or face covers if we want to go to the store. If people didn’t want to go out and buy food they could order some. Ordering take out food has become more popular especially during the pandemic because it’s safer. And ordering food was highly promoted by the media. Delivery has always worked good for me but sometimes it take a long time to get to your house depending on how far away you live from the restaurant.

A: Procure means "to take out." Likely, the gun is hidden somewhere

Secure could mean multiple things. It could mean "to obtain," but it could also mean "to put protection on my gun." Secure is a fancier word than obtain.

Obtain means "to get." The gun is somewhere else, and I need to get it