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obtain

verb

/əbˈteɪn/

Meaning

to get or acquire something

to get, acquire, or secure something

You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.

She managed to obtain a scholarship for her studies.

obtain permission

get, acquire, gain, secure, procure, receive

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get, acquire, gain, secure

Entry 2

acquire, gain, secure, procure, receive

lose, give up, surrender, forfeit

Entry 1

lose, give up, surrender, forfeit

Entry 2

lose, forfeit, give up

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

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

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obtain information, obtain results, obtain permission

To have the courage to do something risky or challenging.

to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name

To provide someone with a reason or incentive to do something.

To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.

to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection

to stay in the same place or condition