obtain — meaning, definition & examples

Definition

To get or acquire something, especially by effort or request

She managed to obtain a visa to travel to the United States after months of waiting.

To find or discover something, often after searching or trying

The researchers were able to obtain valuable data from the experiment that helped them draw important conclusions.

acquireOften implies getting something new, like a skill or possession getMore informal and general, can be used in many situations procureFormal, often used in business or official contexts to mean obtaining something, especially with difficulty

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