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Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
procurar
try
procure
to obtain or get
+
-ar
verb suffix
Procurar means to try and can be thought of as procure0 (to obtain or get0) + -ar1 (verb suffix1). When you try to do something, you're often trying to obtain or get a result.
verb
  1. try
    To try to do or achieve something
    Procuraré llegar temprano mañana. // I'll try to arrive early tomorrow.
  2. provide
    To provide or obtain something for someone
    El gobierno procura alimentos para los necesitados. // The government provides food for those in need.