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procures

[/prəˈkjʊrz/]
verb
obtém, consegue, arranja
1. obtains or acquires something, especially with effort or through special means
She procures rare books for the library.
Ela obtém livros raros para a biblioteca.
2. brings about or causes something to happen
The deal procures significant benefits for both parties.
O acordo traz benefícios significativos para ambas as partes.
3. purchases supplies or materials for an organization
The company procures materials from multiple vendors.
A empresa compra materiais de vários fornecedores.
Synonyms
obtainsacquiressecurespurchasessourcesarranges
Antonyms
losesrelinquishessellsdisposes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obtém, consegue, arranja
most common usage
São Paulo
adquire, compra
often used in business context
Portugal
obtém, consegue, adquire
formal usage similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

procure by any means necessary
procure at a cost
procure through official channels
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