Definitions
procure
- Referring to the act of obtaining something through effort or persuasion. - Talking about acquiring something that is difficult to obtain or not readily available. - Describing the process of obtaining something through official channels or with authorization.
- Referring to the act of acquiring something through effort, purchase, or request. - Talking about obtaining something that is readily available or commonly found. - Describing the process of obtaining something legally or with permission.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of obtaining something.
- 2Both can be used in formal and informal contexts.
- 3Both imply effort or action is required to obtain something.
- 4Both can be used as verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Procure is less common than obtain in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Procure can have a negative connotation, implying obtaining something through questionable or illegal means, while obtain is neutral.
- 3Difficulty: Procure implies a greater level of difficulty or effort in obtaining something than obtain.
- 4Formality: Procure is more formal than obtain and is often used in legal or official contexts.
- 5Perspective: Procure emphasizes the effort or action taken by the person obtaining something, while obtain focuses more on the end result of obtaining something.
Remember this!
Procure and obtain are synonyms that both refer to the act of obtaining something. However, procure is less common and has a more formal tone than obtain. Procure also implies a greater level of difficulty or effort in obtaining something and can have a negative connotation. On the other hand, obtain is neutral and focuses more on the end result of obtaining something.
