Question 1 · Quick check
obtain
CEFRB1
/əbˈteɪn/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To get something, especially through effort or a request.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo prevail, be victorious; to succeed.
Examples
How did you obtain these old postage stamps?
You must obtain written permission before entering the room.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo secure (that) a specific objective or state of affairs be reached.
To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
To hold; to keep, possess or occupy.
More examples
In contextWe should try to obtain peace.
difficult to obtain
obtain information
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Origin
verb
From Middle English obteinen, from Anglo-Norman obtenir, optiner et al., and Middle French obtenir, from Latin obtinēre (“to gain, achieve, succeed, possess”), from ob- + tenēre (“to hold”).