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To get, acquire, or come into possession of something, often through effort or formal means
She managed to obtain a visa for her trip to Europe.
The company obtained the necessary permits to start construction.
Often used in formal or legal contexts to imply a deliberate or official acquisition.
Use 'obtain' in formal contexts (e.g., legal, academic, or professional settings). For casual speech, consider synonyms like 'get' or 'acquire.'
From Middle English 'obteinen,' from Old French 'obtenir,' from Latin 'obtinere,' meaning 'to hold, keep, or gain.'
Often used in formal or legal contexts, implying a deliberate or official acquisition. Can be used in both transitive and intransitive constructions.