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 obtain obtain /əbˈteɪn/

verb

  1. () Come into possession of  ( obtain )
    come into possession of
     How did you obtain the visa?
    How did you obtain the visa?
  2. () Receive a specified treatment (abstract)  ( incur , find , obtain , get , receive )
    receive a specified treatment (abstract)
     These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
    These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
     His movie received a good review
    His movie received a good review
     I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions
    I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions
  3. () Be valid, applicable, or true  ( obtain , hold , prevail )
    be valid, applicable, or true
     This theory still holds
    This theory still holds