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ob·tain

obtain

 
 
pronunciation:
b teIn
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: obtains, obtaining, obtained
definition: to get; gain.
He obtained his college degree in just three years.
 
synonyms:
gain, get
similar words:
buy, earn, grab, purchase, receive, take, win
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derivation: obtainable (adj.)
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