obtain

Definition

  • verb: to gain or get (something) usually by effort
  • verb: to gain or attain usually by planned action or effort
  • synonyms: hold, keep, possess

Examples

  • They've 'obtained' [='acquired'] the necessary permission to enter.

  • These ideas no longer 'obtain' for our generation.

  • The drug is legally 'obtainable' in this country.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Did you bargain? - l don't care to bargain. That insults them. l don't believe that. l think that you're insulted by me somehow. l'd be very happy to obtain the correct price for this. l apologize if l appear abrupt. l'm rusty at social graces. How do you find Cairo? - Did you visit the pyramids? (..)
    1996 The English Patient