procured; procuring
Definition of procure
1
transitive
: to get possession of (something) : to obtain (something) by particular care and effort
procure a loan She had managed to procure a hat shaped like a life-size lion's head, which was perched precariously on her head.— J. K. Rowling
2
transitive
: to bring about or achieve (something) by care and effort
was unable to procure the prisoner's release
3
transitive + intransitive
: to obtain (someone) to be employed for sex (as for an individual or in a house of prostitution)
… accused of acting as a "madam" and "procuring girls" for wealthy sex offender Epstein—claims that she strongly denies. — The New York Post
No one has been prosecuted … for pimping or procuring …— Jacqueline Martis
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The first known use of procure was in the 14th century
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