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obtain
[uhb-teyn]
verb (used with object)
to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request.
to obtain permission;
to obtain a better income.
Obsolete., to attain or reach.
verb (used without object)
to be prevalent, customary, or in vogue; prevail.
the morals that obtained in Rome.
Archaic., to succeed.
obtain
/ əbˈteɪn /
verb
(tr) to gain possession of; acquire; get
(intr) to be customary, valid, or accepted
a new law obtains in this case
archaic, (tr) to arrive at
archaic, (intr) to win a victory; succeed
Other Word Forms
- obtainable adjective
- obtainability noun
- obtainer noun
- obtainment noun
- preobtain verb (used with object)
- preobtainable adjective
- reobtain verb (used with object)
- reobtainable adjective
- unobtainable adjective
- unobtained adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of obtain1
Word History and Origins
Origin of obtain1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
According to a police report obtained by HuffPost, Mace shouted that she was “a f—— U.S. Representative” when asked to undergo a standard screening.
Reports emerged in mid-October that Andrew sought to obtain personal information about his accuser Virginia Giuffre through his police protection in 2011.
Since 2023, Finland has introduced stricter requirements for obtaining asylum, residence permits, family reunification and citizenship, though it welcomes work-based immigration.
Ms Doutre said it had become "practically impossible" for those detained by ICE to obtain bail.
The Metropolitan Police has previously said it is "actively" looking into media reports that Andrew tried to obtain personal information about his accuser Ms Giuffre through his police protection.
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