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procure aid

[prə-ˈkyu̇r ˈād]
verb phrase
obter ajuda
1. to obtain or acquire help, assistance, or support through effort or request
The organization worked to procure aid for the disaster victims.
A organização trabalhou para obter ajuda para as vítimas do desastre.
2. to secure resources or funding for a cause or project
They managed to procure aid from international donors.
Conseguiram obter ajuda de doadores internacionais.
Synonyms
obtain aidsecure assistanceacquire supportget helpsolicitar ajudaconseguir apoio
Antonyms
deny aidrefuse assistancewithhold supportnegar ajudarecusar apoio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obter ajuda
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
obter ajuda
Standard usage; may also use 'conseguir apoio' or 'angariar fundos'
São Paulo
conseguir ajuda
More colloquial alternative to 'obter'

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach out for help
lend a hand
come to someone's aid
estender a mão
vir em auxílio de alguém
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