Procurer

Pronunciation: /prəˈkjʊrər/

Definitions of procurer

noun a person who procures or obtains something, especially illegally or by deceit

Example Sentences

A1 The procurer helped the chef find the best ingredients for the recipe.

A2 The procurer was responsible for sourcing new suppliers for the company.

B1 The procurer negotiated contracts with vendors to ensure the best prices.

B2 The procurer was skilled at finding rare and unique items for the collection.

C1 The procurer's expertise in sourcing materials was crucial for the success of the project.

C2 The procurer's keen eye for quality made them a valuable asset to the team.

Examples of procurer in a Sentence

formal The procurer was responsible for obtaining the necessary supplies for the project.

informal The procurer always knows where to find the best deals in town.

slang The procurer hooked us up with some top-notch merchandise.

figurative She was a skilled procurer of information, always knowing where to look for the latest news.

Grammatical Forms of procurer

• past tense: procured
• plural: procurers
• comparative: more procurer
• superlative: most procurer
• present tense: procures
• future tense: will procure
• perfect tense: has procured
• continuous tense: is procuring
• singular: procurer
• positive degree: procurer
• infinitive: to procure
• gerund: procuring
• participle: procuring

Origin and Evolution of procurer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'procurer' originated from Old French 'procureur' which comes from Latin 'procurare' meaning 'to take care of, manage, or attend to'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a legal context to refer to someone who manages or takes care of legal matters, the term 'procurer' later evolved to refer to someone who obtains or provides sexual partners in exchange for payment, particularly in a negative or illegal context.