OBTAIN


Meaning of OBTAIN in English

v. 1 tr. acquire, secure; have granted to one. 2 intr. be prevalent or established or in vogue. obtainable adj. obtainability n. obtainer n. obtainment n. obtention n.

[ ME f. OF obtenir f. L obtinere obtent- keep (as OB-, tenere hold) ]

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