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OBTAIN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Obtain.

How to pronounce obtain:

US

Obtain - as a verb

Receive a specified treatment (abstract)

Example: "These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
findgetincurreceive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be valid, applicable, or true

Example: "This theory still holds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holdprevail

Example Sentences

"I need to obtain a copy of my birth certificate."
"She was able to obtain the necessary permits for the construction project."
"It is difficult to obtain accurate information on the subject."
"He made several attempts to obtain a loan from the bank."
"The company has obtained exclusive rights to distribute the product."
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Word Game Points

Is OBTAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obtain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBTAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is OBTAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obtain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBTAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is OBTAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obtain is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBTAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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