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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 32 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for obtains

Antonyms for obtains

  • disperse
  • distribute
  • divide
  • fail
  • forfeit
  • forfeits
  • free
  • give
  • give up
  • gives
  • let go
  • lose
  • loses
  • miss
  • misunderstand
  • offer
  • pays
  • plant
  • release
  • scatter
  • spend
  • throw away

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 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obtains, such as: access, achieve, acquires, attain, attains, collect, disperse.

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earns

gains

garners

lands

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  • docks
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  • farm
  • gains
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  • grounds
  • kingdoms
  • makes
  • makes port
  • nations
  • necks
  • obtains
  • parcel
  • parts
  • perches
  • plantation
  • ranch
  • reaps
  • regions
  • residence
  • secures
  • seizes
  • snatches
  • states
  • tracts
  • wins

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