The meaning of OBTAIN is to gain or attain usually by planned action or effort.

Synonyms for OBTAINS: earns, reaps, wins, garners, gains, gets, makes, acquires; Antonyms of OBTAINS: loses, gives, forfeits, pays, grants, yields, accords, parts (with)

OBTAIN meaning: 1. to get something, especially by asking for it, buying it, working for it, or producing it from…. Learn more.

OBTAIN definition: 1. to get something, especially by asking for it, buying it, working for it, or producing it from…. Learn more.

To obtain something means to get it or achieve it. Evans was trying to obtain a false passport and other documents. [VERB noun] The perfect body has always been difficult to obtain. [VERB noun] If a situation obtains, it exists. The longer this situation obtains, the more extensive the problems become . [VERB]

To obtain something means to get it or achieve it. He was trying to obtain a false passport.

Definition of obtain verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Obtain means to get something that is not so easy to come by such as knowledge, rights, or a large amount of money. You wouldn't say you obtained a pair of pants, unless they were one of a kind. At times in its history, obtain has meant to be victorious or to succeed.

To obtain something means to get it or achieve it. He was trying to obtain a false passport.

We obtained a copy of the original letter. They've obtained [= acquired] the necessary permission to enter. These ideas no longer obtain for our generation. The drug is legally obtainable in this country.