Obtain

//əbˈteɪn//

Word Type

Verb

The word "obtain" can be used as a verb.

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Derived Terms

obtainability obtainable obtainance obtainer obtainment preobtain reobtain unobtainability unobtained

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

acquire be change exist get

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Related Terms

acquire get hold of objective occupy possess possession prevail procure succeed victorious

Similar Terms

Synonym Network

prevail receive

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