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Definition of: procure
(prō·ky
r′) v. ·cured, ·cur·ing v.t.
1. To obtain by some effort or means; acquire.
2. To bring about; cause.
3. To obtain (women) for the gratification of the lust of others.
—v.i.
4. To be a procurer or procuress. See synonyms under GAIN, GET, OBTAIN, PROVIDE, PURCHASE. [<F <L procurare look after <pro- on behalf of + curare attend to <cura care]
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