obtain
verb (used with object)
to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request.
have obtained
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present perfectof obtain.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Philippine Police have obtained a warrant to examine devices seized from Markle's former home.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Using experimental detectors made from lithium fluoride crystals aboard the Orion spacecraft, researchers have obtained preliminary measurements that reveal unexpected differences in radiation exposure between the two environments.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
The settlement also includes platform changes that go beyond what the AGs might have obtained by a court order.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The group also claims to have obtained a playable build of the game and asks users for cryptocurrency donations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Think of all the wonderful achievements you have obtained.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
