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obtain

UK
/əbˈteɪn/
US
/əbˈteɪn/

Translations

obtainverb
obtained
Past Simple
obtained
Past Participle
obtaining
Gerund
UK
/əbˈteɪn/
US
/əbˈteɪn/
He obtained a degree in engineering after years of hard work.
Il a obtenu un diplôme d'ingénieur après des années de travail acharné.
prévaloirsoutenu; pour des règles, des usages ou des conditions
These rules no longer obtain in modern contexts.
Ces règles ne prévalent plus dans les contextes modernes.
She managed to obtain a rare book for her collection.
Elle a réussi à obtenir un livre rare pour sa collection.
Additional translations
décrocherfamilier; pour une réussite, un diplôme ou un poste
acquérirregistre soutenu; pour un bien, un droit ou une compétence
Synonyms
procure
collect
receive
attain
fetch
gain
secure
get
acquire
Antonyms
forfeit
lose
relinquish
give up
surrender

Definitions

obtainverb
To come into possession of something; to acquire or get something.
She managed to obtain a rare book for her collection.
To succeed in achieving or gaining something as a result of effort or planning.
He obtained a degree in engineering after years of hard work.
(intransitive) To be in force, operate, or be customary; to be applicable or valid.
These rules no longer obtain in modern contexts.
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