obtain

Definitions

1. verb

   To get hold of, to gain possession of, to procure, or to acquire, in any way.

   Examples

   • obtain permission
   • obtain information
   ≈get≈gain≈acquire≈attain≈procure +1 more
2. verb

   To secure (that) a specific objective or state of affairs be reached.

3. verb

   To prevail, be victorious or to succeed.

   Examples

   • “O daughter deare!” (said she) “despeire no whit; / For never sore but might a salve obtain [...].”
   • This, though it failed at present, yet afterward obtained, and was a mighty step to the ruin of the commonwealth.
4. verb

   To hold or to keep, possess or occupy.

   Example

   • His mother then is mortal, but his Sire / He who obtains the monarchy of Heav'n, / And what will he not do to advance his Son?
5. verb

   To exist or be the case or to hold true, be in force.

   Examples

   • Even though the Pervaise confession had never come to light, no reasonable doubt could obtain; for the act in question […] was on a par with countless other acts committed by the oligarchs, and, before them, by the capitalists.
   • But the hostage situation no longer obtains, and so Uncle Enzo feels it important to stop Rife now, […]