Looking for the meaning of the word OBTAIN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OBTAIN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Obtain
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French obtenir, from Latin obtinere ‘obtain, gain’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əbˈteɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
get, acquire, or secure (something)
Short Definition:get, acquire, or secure
Examples:- adequate insurance cover is difficult to obtain
Definition:
be prevalent, customary, or established
Short Definition:be prevalent or established
Examples:- the price of silver fell to that obtaining elsewhere in the ancient world
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