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obtain

/əbˈteɪn/ verb · British & US
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What does obtain mean?

verb

To get or come into possession of something, especially after effort or difficulty. To gain or achieve something, such as a goal or a qualification.

Example

"She obtained a scholarship to study abroad."

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