procure
This term suggests a process of acquisition that is not simple or immediate. It implies a level of strategic effort, negotiation, or the overcoming of obstacles to secure a desired object or service. In professional or governmental contexts, it often refers to the formal process of purchasing supplies or services. In a darker social context, the word carries a heavy connotation of exploitation. When applied to people rather than objects, it frequently refers to the illegal act of recruiting individuals for prostitution or other coerced activities, shifting the meaning from legitimate acquisition to criminal inducement.
Meanings
To obtain something, especially with considerable effort or difficulty.
"The company managed to procure the necessary permits after months of negotiation."
To obtain something for someone else through effort or influence.
"He used his connections to procure a rare manuscript for the library."