obtain
verb (used with object)
to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request.
obtained
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past participleof obtain.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof obtain.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
obtainverb (used with object)to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request.
Example Sentences
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Yet internal documents I obtained show that state administrators used it for that purpose via the distribution of training resources and materials to employees at participating schools.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
However, the policy still allows students to store and cook legally obtained game meat.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
The force knew her routine and where she spent time - and an empathetic officer obtained a detailed account from the woman.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
He obtained a college degree, is employed as a drug counselor, and still finds time to give back to the people through his illustrations.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
No sooner was he in Milan than the Pope obtained troops from him for the Romagna campaign, and this was made possible for him because of the King’s prestige.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
