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