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View usage for: (ɒbteɪn) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense obtains, present participle obtaining, past tense, past participle obtained1. verbTo obtain something means to get it or achieve it. [formal] Evans was trying to obtain a false passport and other documents. [VERB noun] The perfect body has always been difficult to obtain. [VERB noun] Synonyms: achieve, get, gain, realize More Synonyms of obtain 2. verbIf a situation obtains, it exists. [formal] The longer this situation obtains, the more extensive the problems become . [VERB] Synonyms: prevail, hold, stand, exist More Synonyms of obtain More Synonyms of obtain obtain in British English (əbˈteɪn) verb1. (transitive) to gain possession of; acquire; get 2. (intransitive) to be customary, valid, or accepted a new law obtains in this case 3. (transitive) archaic to arrive at 4. (intransitive) archaic to win a victory; succeed Derived forms obtainable (obˈtainable) adjective obtainability (obˌtainaˈbility) noun obtainer (obˈtainer) noun obtainment (obˈtainment) noun Word origin C15: via Old French from Latin obtinēre to take hold of, from ob- (intensive) + tenēre to hold obtain in American English (əbˈteɪn) verb transitive1. to get possession of, esp. by some effort; procure 2. Archaic to arrive at; reach or achieve verb intransitive3. to be in force or in effect; prevail a law that no longer obtains SIMILAR WORDS: get Derived forms obtainable (obˈtainable) adjective obtainer (obˈtainer) noun obtainment (obˈtainment) noun Word origin ME obteinen < OFr obtenir < L obtinere, to obtain, prevail, maintain < ob- (see ob-) + tenere, to hold: see tenant Examples of 'obtain' in a sentenceobtain British English: obtain / əbˈteɪn/ VERB To obtain something means to get it or achieve it. He was trying to obtain a false passport. - American English: obtain
- Arabic: يَحْصُلُ عَلَى
- Brazilian Portuguese: obter
- Chinese: 获得
- Croatian: nabaviti
- Czech: obdržet
- Danish: opnå
- Dutch: verkrijgen
- European Spanish: obtener
- Finnish: hankkia
- French: obtenir
- German: erhalten
- Greek: προμηθεύομαι
- Italian: ottenere
- Japanese: 手に入れる
- Korean: 획득하다
- Norwegian: oppnå
- Polish: uzyskać
- European Portuguese: obter
- Romanian: a obține
- Russian: получать
- Latin American Spanish: obtener
- Swedish: skaffa
- Thai: ได้รับ
- Turkish: elde etmek
- Ukrainian: отримувати
- Vietnamese: giành được
Chinese translation of 'obtain' vt - (= get) [book, information, degree etc]
获(獲)得 (huòdé)
vi - (= exist, be the case)
通行 (tōngxíng)
Definition to gain possession of Evans was trying to obtain a false passport. Synonyms get gain net pick up get hold of come by get your hands on come into possession of Opposites lose , give up , hand over , surrender , relinquish , renounce , forfeit , forgo Definition to gain possession of Perfection has always been difficult to obtain. Definition to be customary or accepted (formal) The longer this situation obtains, the bigger the problems will be. Synonyms be the case abound be in force be current be prevalent Additional synonymsDefinition to complete If we all work together, I think we can accomplish our goal. Synonyms realize, produce, effect, finish, complete, manage, achieve, perform, carry out, conclude, fulfil, execute, bring about, attain, consummate, bring off (informal), do, effectuate, put the tin lid on Definition to get or develop (something such as an object, trait, or ability) She has acquired a 50% stake in the company. Synonyms get, win, buy, receive, land (informal), score (slang), gain, achieve, earn, pick up, bag, secure, collect, gather, realize, obtain, attain, amass, procure, come into possession of Definition to manage to do or get (something) He's halfway to attaining his pilot's licence. Synonyms obtain, get, win, reach, effect, land (informal), score (slang), complete, gain, achieve, earn, secure, realize, acquire, fulfil, accomplish, grasp, reap, procureAdditional synonymsDefinition to succeed in securing The smart ones will have already bagged their seats. Synonyms get, take, land (informal), score (slang), gain, pick up, secure, obtain, capture, acquire, get hold of, come by, procure, make sure of, win possession of Definition to be present under specified conditions or in a specified place the social climate which existed 20 years ago Synonyms occur, happen, stand, remain, obtain (formal), be present, prevail, abideThe company didn't disclose how much it expects to gain from the deal. Synonyms profit, make, earn, get, win, clear, land (informal), score (slang), achieve, net, bag, secure, collect, gather, realize, obtain, capture, acquire, bring in, harvest, attain, reap, glean, procureDefinition to remain valid or true Today, most people think that argument no longer holds. Synonyms apply, exist, be the case, stand up, operate, be in force, remain true, hold good, remain valid, HD Definition to obtain She landed a place on the graduate training scheme. Synonyms gain, get, win, score (slang), secure, obtain, acquire, l& Definition to form the greatest part or be most common All nationalities were represented, but the English and American predominated. Synonyms be in the majority, dominate, prevail, stand out, be predominant, be most noticeable, preponderateDefinition to get or provide It was difficult to procure food and other daily necessitites. Synonyms obtain, get, find, buy, win, land (informal), score (slang), gain, earn, pick up, purchase, secure, appropriate, acquire, manage to get, get hold of, come by, lay hands on Definition (of goods or property) to sell for (a certain sum) A selection of correspondence from P.G. Wodehouse realized £1,232. Synonyms sell for, go for, bring or take in, make, get, clear, produce, gain, net, earn, obtain, acquireDefinition to make a total score of They scored 282 runs in their first innings. Synonyms gain, win, achieve, make, get, net, bag, obtain, bring in, attain, amass, notch up (informal), chalk up (informal) Definition to obtain His achievements helped him to secure the job. Synonyms obtain, get, acquire, land (informal), score (slang), gain, pick up, get hold of, come by, procure, make sure of, win possession of Additional synonymsDefinition to remain unchanged or valid The supreme court says the convictions still stand. Synonyms be valid, apply, be in force, hold good, continue, stay, exist, prevail, remain valid, remain effective, remain in operation |