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

  • (..) The plans you refer to will soon be back in our hands. Any attack by the rebels against this station would be a useless gesture... no matter what technical data they've obtained. This station is now the ultimate power in the universe. I suggest we use it. Don't be too proud of this (..)
    1977 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
  • (..) direct control over their territories. Fear will keep the local systems in line. - Fear of this battle station. - And what of the rebellion? If the rebels have obtained a complete technical readout of this station... it is possible, however unlikely... that they might find a weakness (..)
    1977 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
  • (..) or those with... nervous disorders." I'm trotting, I'm trotting in place! Yeah! What? Senor? "To make the effects of this potion permanent, "the drinker must obtain his true love's kiss by midnight." Midnight? Why is it always midnight? - Pick me! I'll be your true love! - I'll be your true love. (..)
    2004 Shrek 2