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- [proh-kyoo r, pruh-]
- /proʊˈkyʊər, prə-/
- /prəˈkjʊər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [proh-kyoo r, pruh-]
- /proʊˈkyʊər, prə-/
Definitions of procuring word
- verb with object procuring to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means: to procure evidence. 1
- verb with object procuring to bring about, especially by unscrupulous and indirect means: to procure secret documents. 1
- verb with object procuring to obtain (a person) for the purpose of prostitution. 1
- verb without object procuring to act as a procurer or pimp. 1
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Origin of procuring
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English procuren < Latin prōcūrāre to take care of. See pro-1, cure
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Parts of speech for Procuring
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procuring popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
procuring usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for procuring
noun procuring
- acquisition — If a company or business person makes an acquisition, they buy another company or part of a company.
- buying — (as modifier)
- gainings — profits or earnings
- acquiring — to come into possession or ownership of; get as one's own: to acquire property.
- obtainment — to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request: to obtain permission; to obtain a better income.
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