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obtained

The word “obtained” has 2 syllables: ob-tained

It's pronounced as /əbˈteɪnd/

What is synonym and antonym for obtained?

In the thesaurus, “obtained” has 18 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for obtained

Antonyms for obtained

  • forfeited
  • gave
  • granted
  • lost
  • paid

Meanings of obtained

  • 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 obtained her driver's license after passing the road test.
  • The researchers obtained promising results from their experiments in the laboratory.
  • He obtained a copy of the document from the archives for his research project.
  • The company obtained a patent for their innovative technology.
  • After years of hard work, she finally obtained her dream job as a software engineer.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obtained, such as: accepted, acknowledged, acquired, attained, captured, collected, earned.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

bagged

came by

earned

gained

garnered

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