Meaning & use
procured
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Obtained something, especially through care, effort, or negotiation; the past tense of 'procure.'
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The chef procured fresh ingredients from the local market every morning.
The company procured new software licenses for the entire office.
A note on using this word
Common in formal and business contexts, such as 'procurement' departments that handle purchasing.
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relinquished
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