Procure and Select

Procure

Procure verb - To receive as return for effort.

Select and procure are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Select" instead a verb "Procure".

Select

Select verb - To decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities.

Procure and select are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Procure" instead a verb "Select".

Common collocations

body procure body select body
type procure type select type
parts procure parts select parts
equipment procure equipment select equipment
Other words: weapon, items, weapons, victims.

Both words in one sentence

  • In Into the Woods, the witch's spell causing the Baker's family to be barren will be lifted if the Baker and his wife can procure a few select objects.
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