obtain

Meaning

to get or acquire something

to get, acquire, or secure something

Example Sentences

You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.

She managed to obtain a scholarship for her studies.

Example Expressions

obtain permission

Synonyms

get, acquire, gain, secure, procure, receive

Entry 1

get, acquire, gain, secure

Entry 2

acquire, gain, secure, procure, receive

Antonyms

lose, give up, surrender, forfeit

Entry 1

lose, give up, surrender, forfeit

Entry 2

lose, forfeit, give up

Collocations

obtain permission, obtain results, obtain information, obtain license, obtain degree, obtain approval

Entry 1

obtain permission, obtain results, obtain information, obtain license, obtain degree, obtain approval

Entry 2

obtain information, obtain results, obtain permission