Obtain Definition & Meaning
obtain
- verb
- come into possession of; "How did you obtain the visa?"
- 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"
- be valid, applicable, or true; "This theory still holds"
"Obtain" in song lyrics
See how obtain is used in real songs:
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"You have to maintain, to obtain"
9th Prince f/ Beretta 9, Boy Jones — Double 09 -
"Same broken dreams and many always failed to obtain"
Bronze Nazareth — Michigan Rain -
"As I awoke from dreams of a real life which I couldn't seem to obtain"
Chino XL — Poison Pen
Words that rhyme with obtain
Usage tips for "obtain"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does obtain mean?
- come into possession of; "How did you obtain the visa?" 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" be valid, applicable, or true; "This theory still holds"
- What part of speech is obtain?
- Obtain is a verb.
- How many definitions does obtain have?
- Obtain has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).