obtain

Meanings

• Verb

  To gain or acquire something, typically through effort, negotiation, or purchase.

  - "He obtained a degree in computer science."
  - "She obtained a visa to travel to the US."
  - "They obtained a loan from the bank."

• Verb

  To come into possession of (something) by effort or negotiation.

  - "The company obtained a new contract."
  - "He obtained a valuable antique."
  - "They obtained permission to enter the restricted area."

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Pronunciation

1. /əbˈteɪn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=720516"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obtain
maintain , rain , chains , plains , pains

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Variants

List of all variants of obtain that leads to same result
obtain , obtainabilities , obtainability , obtainable , obtained , obtainer , obtainers , obtaining , obtainment , obtainments , obtains

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Etymology

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From the Latin obtenere, meaning 'to hold off, keep away'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'obtain' is used over 3,000 times in the Bible.

2. The word 'obtain' is derived from the Latin word 'tenere', meaning 'to hold'.

3. Obtain is the 354th most common word in the English language.

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Related Concepts

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1. Acquire: Similar meaning to obtain, but it can also imply gaining something without much effort or deliberation.

2. Procure: To obtain something, especially illegally or by deception.

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Culture

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Obtain has been used extensively in literature and art, representing the pursuit of knowledge, power, or wealth. For example, in Dante's Inferno, the character Virgil guides Dante through the underworld to obtain knowledge and understanding.

How to Memorize "obtain"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of reaching out and grasping an object to represent obtaining.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'obtain' with the word 'acquire' to help remember their similar meanings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'O Beats Acquiring New Items' to help remember the meaning.

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