procure
UK: prəˈkjʊə(r) | US: prəˈkjʊr
vt. to obtain something, especially with effort or care
vt. to persuade or cause someone to do something (archaic/formal)
vi. to act as a procurer (archaic, related to pimping)
The word "procure" originates from Latin procurare, combining pro- (forward, for) and curare (to care for, manage). Originally, it meant "to take care of" or "manage," reflecting the idea of actively obtaining or arranging something. Over time, it narrowed to emphasize the effort involved in acquiring goods or services. The archaic sense of "persuading" or "pimping" stems from the idea of "managing" others' affairs.
The company procured rare materials for the project.
She procured a meeting with the CEO through her connections.
In medieval times, merchants procured spices from distant lands.
(Archaic) He was accused of procuring witnesses for bribes.
The team worked hard to procure funding for the research.