English dictionary

obtain

verb

Pronunciation

əbˈteɪn

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

Definitions

verb

  1. receive a specified treatment (abstract)

verb

  1. come into possession of

verb

  1. be valid, applicable, or true

Example sentences

These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
His movie received a good review
I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions
How did you obtain the visa?
This theory still holds

Synonyms

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