obtain

verb
UK: /əbˈteɪn/
US: /əbˈteɪn/

  1. To get something, especially after planning or effort.

    1. I need to obtain a new passport soon, mine is expired.
    2. You must obtain permission from the landowner before setting up camp.

  2. To be prevalent or customary; to be established.

    1. The customs that obtain in this region are very old.
    2. The rule used to obtain but it has now been replaced by a new regulation.

Synonyms

secure earn get achieve gain find acquire

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "obtain" in English means: To get something, especially after planning or effort., To be prevalent or customary; to be established..

The phonetic transcription of "obtain" is /əbˈteɪn/ in British English and /əbˈteɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "obtain": secure, earn, get, achieve, gain, find, acquire.

Example usage of "obtain": "I need to obtain a new passport soon, mine is expired.". More examples on the page.