obtain
/əbˈteɪn/obtain
VERBDefinition of obtain
If you obtain something, you get it.
Example: The newspaper was able to obtain the information from police.
If something obtains, it is true or it exists.
Example: His argument is therefore compatible only in cases where class difference does not obtain.
obtain
EXAMPLESExamples of obtain
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The newspaper was able to obtain the information from police.
Example sentence2
After obtaining permission from the town, they built the new trail.
Example sentence3
His argument is therefore compatible only in cases where class difference does not obtain.
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