The difference between Obtain and Procure

When used as verbs, obtain means to get hold of, whereas procure means to acquire or obtain.


check bellow for the other definitions of Obtain and Procure

  1. Obtain as a verb (transitive):

    To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

  2. Obtain as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):

    To secure (that) a specific objective or state of affairs be reached.

  3. Obtain as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):

    To prevail, be victorious; to succeed.

  4. Obtain as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To hold; to keep, possess or occupy.

  5. Obtain as a verb (intransitive):

    To exist or be the case; to hold true, be in force.

  1. Procure as a verb (transitive):

    To acquire or obtain.

  2. Procure as a verb (transitive):

    To obtain a person as a prostitute for somebody else.

  3. Procure as a verb (transitive, criminal law):

    To induce or persuade someone to do something.

  4. Procure as a verb (obsolete):

    To contrive; to bring about; to effect; to cause.

  5. Procure as a verb (obsolete):

    To solicit; to entreat.

  6. Procure as a verb (obsolete):

    To cause to come; to bring; to attract.

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