procurar
Meanings
Verb
1. to try, to attempt, to endeavor (catenative)
2. to make sure, to assure
3. to obtain, to acquire
4. to work as a procurator (attorney or agent)
5. to secure (reflexive)
Examples20
Procura no acercarte.
Try not to get closer.
Miraba a uno y a otro procurando una respuesta.
He glanced from one to the other, hoping for an answer.
Actualmente procuro no destacar mucho.
I try to keep a low profile now.
Procuraré completar mi tarea.
I will endeavor to complete my task.
Procure no moverse tanto.
Try not to move so much.
Lo procuramos.
We try.