Obtain (Verb)
Meaning 1
Come into possession of; "How did you obtain the visa?".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- She will obtain the recognition she deserves for her outstanding contributions to the field of education.
- The unique cultural practices of the tribe did not obtain the respect and appreciation they deserved from the external world.
- Her patience and kindness would eventually obtain their reward in the form of a deeper understanding from her family.
- He seeks to obtain a more truthful understanding of his past through therapy and self-reflection.
- Her efforts to mediate the conflict did not obtain the desired results due to the lack of cooperation from both parties.