Meaning Of The Word Obtain

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What's The Definition Of Obtain?

obtain
verb: If a situation obtains, it exists.
verb: To obtain something means to get it or achieve it.

obtain in American English
to be in force or in effect; prevail
to get possession of, esp. by some effort; procure
intransitive verb: to be prevalent, customary, or in vogue; prevail
transitive verb: to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request

obtain in British English
verb: to gain possession of; acquire; get

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