obtain

//əbˈteɪn//
B2Frequency Level 6Formal
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Verb

obtainInfinitive
obtainPresent tense
obtainedPast tense
obtainedPast participle
obtainingPresent participle
obtainsThird-person singular
1

To get, acquire, or secure something, especially through effort or by request

She obtained a copy of the document from the library.

2

To be prevalent, established, or in force (formal or archaic usage)

Different customs obtain in different countries.