obtains

The word “obtains” has 2 syllables: ob-tains

It's pronounced as /əbˈteɪnz/

What is synonym and antonym for obtains?

In the thesaurus, “obtains” has 40 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for obtains

accomplishes
accumulates
achieves
acquires
amasses
annexes
attains
bags
brings in
captures
carries
catches
clears
comes by
draws
earns
gains
garners
gets
grosses
knocks down
lands
makes
nets
occupies
picks up
procures
pulls down
racks up
reacquires
realizes
reaps
reattains
recaptures
regains
remakes
scores
secures
takes over
wins

Antonyms for obtains

accords
forfeits
gives
gives up
grants
hands over
loses
pays
relinquishes
surrenders
yields

Meanings of obtains

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

Obtains the necessary permits before beginning construction.
The principle of supply and demand obtains in the marketplace.
Diplomatic immunity obtains for foreign ambassadors residing in a host country.
Social consensus rarely obtains on controversial issues.
The same rule obtains for all employees, regardless of rank or tenure.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obtains, such as: accomplishes, accords, accumulates, achieves, acquires, amasses, annexes.

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