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obtain - Dictionary definition and meaning for obtain

OBTAIN

  • (verb) receive a specified treatment (abstract)

    "These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation", "His movie received a good review", "I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions"

    synonyms : find , get , incur , receive

  • (verb) come into possession of

    "How did you obtain the visa?"

  • (verb) be valid, applicable, or true

    "This theory still holds"

    synonyms : hold , prevail

    The old saying, ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ prevails even today. -added by naila_inlas

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