procure
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- 1 procure、arrange、provide、secure
This word means to procure, arrange, or provide something needed, often in an organized or official way. It is commonly used when an organization secures resources, people, services, or supplies for someone.
procure、arrange、provide、secure
It describes finding and securing something needed so it can be used or given to someone. The focus is not just searching, but making the thing available.
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จัดหาอุปกรณ์ càt hǎa ùpàkɔɔn procure equipment จัดหาอุปกรณ์ details
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เราต้องจัดหางบประมาณเพิ่มเติม raw tɔ̂ŋ càt hǎa ŋóp pràmaan phə̂əm təəm We need to secure additional budget. เราต้องจัดหางบประมาณเพิ่มเติม details
Learning notes
Explanation
จัดหา combines the ideas of arranging and finding. It suggests locating what is needed and making it available in a responsible, organized way. It is more formal and businesslike than simply saying “get” or “look for.” A common pattern is จัดหา + item/person/resource, or จัดหา + item + ให้ + recipient.
Usage
It is often used in business, government, education, aid work, and project management: procuring equipment, securing staff or budget, arranging transportation, or providing housing, food, water, or other support.
Caution
For casual situations like buying something quickly or just looking for something, จัดหา can sound too formal. ซื้อ, หา, or เตรียม will often sound more natural in everyday speech.
Differences from similar words
1 procure synonyms
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จัดเตรียม means to prepare or set things up in an orderly way. จัดหา puts more emphasis on procuring, arranging, or providing what is needed.
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หา is a broad everyday verb meaning to look for, find, or get something. จัดหา is more organized and official, focusing on securing or arranging something needed.
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เตรียม means to prepare and can refer to getting something ready. จัดหา more often includes finding and securing the needed item, person, or resource.