obtaining

The word “obtaining” has 3 syllables: ob-tain-ing.

It's pronounced as /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for obtaining?

In the thesaurus, “obtaining” has 52 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for obtaining

abduction
acknowledgment
acquiring
admission
apprehension
approval
arrest
assemblage
assertive
assortment
attaining
commanding
compilation
compliance
confiscation
consent
cooperation
earning
effective
fulfillment
gaining
garnering
getting
imprisonment
leading
lot
main
making
number
occupation
okay
permission
powerful
predominant
preeminent
prevailing
prevalent
principal
procuring
realization
reaping
recognition
securing
seizure
selection
set
shopping
store
taking
transaction
winning
yes

Antonyms for obtaining

according
auxiliary
denial
disagreement
disapproval
dissension
extra
giving
granting
impotent
incapable
ineffective
inferior
letting go
losing
minor
opposition
paying
refusal
release
secondary
subordinate
trivial
unimportant
veto
weak

Meanings of obtaining

verb

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

Example Sentences

Obtaining a visa can be a lengthy process for international travelers.
The company is focused on obtaining new clients to expand its market reach.
Researchers are interested in obtaining funding for their study on renewable energy sources.
She faced challenges obtaining the necessary permits to start her small business.
Obtaining a college degree is often seen as essential for career advancement in many fields.

On this page you'll find 78 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obtaining, such as: abduction, according, acknowledgment, acquiring, admission, apprehension, approval.

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