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obtain

The word “obtain” has 2 syllables: ob-tain

It's pronounced as /əbˈteɪn/

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In the thesaurus, “obtain” has 77 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obtain along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for obtain

Antonyms for obtain

Meanings of obtain

  • verb
    1. To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
    2. To secure (that) a specific objective or state of affairs be reached.
    3. To prevail, be victorious; to succeed.
    4. To hold; to keep, possess or occupy.
    5. To exist or be the case; to hold true, be in force.

Example Sentences

  • She worked hard to obtain her degree in engineering from a prestigious university.
  • The researchers needed to obtain permission from the ethics board before starting their study.
  • He was determined to obtain the highest score on the exam to secure a scholarship.
  • The company is trying to obtain funding from investors to expand its operations.
  • To obtain accurate results, the scientists carefully followed the experimental protocol.

On this page you'll find 109 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obtain, such as: access, accomplish, accord, accumulate, achieve, acquire, amass.

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