получать, приобретать, добиваться, достигать, добывать, применяться, существовать
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Мои примеры
Словосочетания
efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings — попытки получения чистого баса в оркестровых записях 
the processing of ore to obtain minerals — обработка руды для получения минералов
to get / obtain a class — окончить курс с отличием
to obtain an injucntion — добиться вынесения судебного запрета
to obtain an interview — взять интервью
to obtain a lawyer — получить адвоката, пользоваться услугами адвоката
to obtain a reward — получить награду
to obtain the age of smth. — достигнуть какого-л. возраста
to obtain witness — добиться явки свидетеля
to obtain a small reach — получить маленькую премию
to obtain remounts for the cavalry — получать пополнение лошадей для кавалерии
to obtain an attorney — получить адвоката
Примеры с переводом
How did you obtain the visa?
Каким образом вы получили визу? / Как вам удалось раздобыть визу?
The information may be difficult to obtain.
Получить такую информацию может быть трудно.
These conditions no longer obtain.
Эти условия больше не соблюдаются.
We managed to obtain another pin of beer.
Нам удалось раздобыть ещё один бочонок пива.
I could obtain with the snap of my fingers anything I chose.
Я мог получить всё, что захочу, одним щелчком пальцев.
This situation generally obtains in early language learning.
Такая ситуация обычно встречается на ранних этапах обучения языку.
I climbed to obtain a general view of the surrounding scene.
Я взобрался выше, чтобы (получить возможность) получше рассмотреть окрестности.
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Возможные однокоренные слова
obtainable — доступный, достижимый
obtaining — получение, приобретение
obtained — полученный, приобретенный, достигнутый, достигший
obtainment — получение, приобретение, достижение
Формы слова
verb
I/you/we/they: obtain
he/she/it: obtains
ing ф. (present participle): obtaining
2-я ф. (past tense): obtained
3-я ф. (past participle): obtained
transitive verb
: to gain or attain usually by planned action or effort
The information was difficult to obtain.
We obtained a copy of the original letter.
intransitive verb
1
: to be generally recognized or established : prevail
Those ideas no longer obtain for our generation.
a greater degree of free expression than usually obtains in film production—
Roger Manvell
Did you know?
Obtain, which was adopted into English in the 15th century, comes to us via Anglo-French from the Latin obtinēre, meaning «to hold on to, possess.» Obtinēre was itself formed by the combination of ob-, meaning «in the way,» and the verb tenēre, meaning «to hold.» In its earliest uses, obtain often implied a conquest or a successful victory in battle, but it is now used for any attainment through planned action or effort. The verb tenēre has incontestably prevailed in the English language, providing us with such common words as abstain, contain, detain, sustain, and, perhaps less obviously, the adjectives tenable and tenacious.
Synonyms
Example Sentences
The information may be difficult to obtain.
We obtained a copy of the original letter.
These ideas no longer obtain for our generation.
Recent Examples on the Web
The sheriff said the suspects obtained the guns used in the shootings through car burglaries.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2023
Robert, a professor of German literature, and his wife, Norma, a novelist, chose New Rochelle to ensure that Jonathan and his 12-year-old sister would obtain a better education than possible in New York City’s troubled public school system.
—Richard J. Mcnally, wsj.com, 7 Apr. 2023
The former head of a Portland city bureau plagued by personnel and performance problems disclosed deeper layers of dysfunction on his way out the door last month, according to records obtained Friday.
—oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2023
In recent years, the F.D.A. has extensively reviewed new data on mifepristone and has lifted several of the restrictions, including the requirement that patients obtain the drug in person from a provider.
—Pam Belluck, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2023
The charges against the Patriots owner were eventually dropped when an appeals court ruled that surveillance footage had been obtained illegally.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2023
City officials have said those funding plans, which include obtaining grants, are proceeding.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2023
Gullah Geechee people on Saint Helena still own their land because their ancestors put up cash to obtain deeds in the 19th century.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 6 Apr. 2023
In a letter sent to staff and obtained in full by CNBC, senior executive Tony Gingiss appeared to lay the blame for its collapse firmly at the feet of chief executive Dan Hart and company directors for initiating the selloff of Virgin Orbit’s assets rather than finding a better solution.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English obteinen, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French obtenir, from Latin obtinēre to hold on to, possess, obtain, from ob- in the way + tenēre to hold — more at thin
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Time Traveler
The first known use of obtain was
in the 15th century
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1
obtain
obtain a clearance
получать разрешение
obtain from recorder
получать информацию с помощью регистратора
obtain information
получать информацию
obtain the correct path
выходить на заданную траекторию
obtain the flying speed
набирать заданную скорость полета
obtain the forecast
получать прогноз
English-Russian aviation dictionary > obtain
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obtain
1) получа́ть; добыва́ть; приобрета́ть;
2) достига́ть, добива́ться
3) существова́ть, быть при́знанным; применя́ться;
the same rule obtains regarding… то же пра́вило отно́сится и к…
Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > obtain
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3
obtain
obtain: to obtain energy requirements удовлетворять потребность в энергии
English-Russian dictionary of biology and biotechnology > obtain
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obtain
Персональный Сократ > obtain
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obtain
[əbˈteɪn]
obtain добиваться obtain доставать obtain достигать, добиваться obtain достигать obtain получать obtain получать; добывать; приобретать; to obtain a prize получить приз; to obtain a commission воен. быть произведенным в офицеры obtain приобретать obtain существовать, быть признанным; применяться; these views no longer obtain эти взгляды устарели; the same rule obtains regarding… то же правило относится и к… obtain получать; добывать; приобретать; to obtain a prize получить приз; to obtain a commission воен. быть произведенным в офицеры obtain получать; добывать; приобретать; to obtain a prize получить приз; to obtain a commission воен. быть произведенным в офицеры obtain существовать, быть признанным; применяться; these views no longer obtain эти взгляды устарели; the same rule obtains regarding… то же правило относится и к… obtain существовать, быть признанным; применяться; these views no longer obtain эти взгляды устарели; the same rule obtains regarding… то же правило относится и к…
English-Russian short dictionary > obtain
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obtain
1. v получать, доставать, приобретать
2. v добиваться, достигать
3. v быть признанным, существовать; быть распространённым, встречаться
to obtain counsel — быть представленным адвокатом; заключить соглашение с адвокатом
Синонимический ряд:
1. bring (verb) abound; be prevalent; bring; bring back; bring forth; bring out; fetch and carry; prevail
2. concern (verb) appertain to; be pertinent to; bear upon; concern
3. get (verb) achieve; acquire; annex; attain; chalk up; come by; compass; earn; gain; get; have; land; procure; pull; secure; win
4. recover (verb) collect; gather; glean; pick up; purchase; reap; recover; retrieve
6. take (verb) accomplish; capture; force from; grab; grasp; invade; occupy; reach; take
Антонимический ряд:
forfeit; forgo; forsake; lose; relinquish; sacrifice
English-Russian base dictionary > obtain
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obtain
əbˈteɪn гл.
1) получать;
добывать;
приобретать to obtain a reward ≈ получить награду I climbed to obtain a general view of the surrounding scene. ≈ Я взобрался выше, чтобы получить более широкую перспективу окрестностей. obtain a commission Syn: get, receive, catch, acquire
2) а) редк. добиваться, достигать obtain by incessant begging б) уст. иметь успех Syn: succeed, prevail;
prosper
3) достигать (какого-л. предела, границы), доходить( до чего-л.) to obtain the age of smth. ≈ достигнуть какого-л. возраста
4) существовать, быть признанным;
применяться;
иметь место laws of nature which universally obtain ≈ существующие во всем законы природы Syn: subsist, exist
получать, доставать, приобретать — to * experience приобретать опыт — to * a prize получать приз — to * a commission( военное) получить (патент на) офицерское звание — to * information добывать сведения — to * the ball off-side( спортивное) принять мяч «вне игры» — he *ed his knowledge through years of hard study он добился своих знаний годами упорной работы — this gas is *ed from coal этот газ добывается из угля добиваться, достигать — to * a position добиваться положения — to * the range( военное) определять дальность — to * touch( военное) устанавливать связь — we managed to * a favourable settlement нам удалось добиться благоприятного решения быть признанным, существовать;
быть распространенным, встречаться — the custom still *s in some districts этот обычай еще сохраняется в некоторых местах — these views no longer * эти взгляды устарели — the morals that *ed in Rome нравы, существовавшие в Риме
obtain добиваться ~ доставать ~ достигать, добиваться ~ достигать ~ получать ~ получать;
добывать;
приобретать;
to obtain a prize получить приз;
to obtain a commission воен. быть произведенным в офицеры ~ приобретать ~ существовать, быть признанным;
применяться;
these views no longer obtain эти взгляды устарели;
the same rule obtains regarding… то же правило относится и к…
~ получать;
добывать;
приобретать;
to obtain a prize получить приз;
to obtain a commission воен. быть произведенным в офицеры
~ получать;
добывать;
приобретать;
to obtain a prize получить приз;
to obtain a commission воен. быть произведенным в офицеры
~ существовать, быть признанным;
применяться;
these views no longer obtain эти взгляды устарели;
the same rule obtains regarding… то же правило относится и к…
~ существовать, быть признанным;
применяться;
these views no longer obtain эти взгляды устарели;
the same rule obtains regarding… то же правило относится и к…Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > obtain
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obtain
[əbʹteın]
1. 1) получать, доставать, приобретать
to obtain a prize [a reward] — получать приз [вознаграждение]
he obtained his knowledge through years of hard study — он добился своих знаний годами упорной работы
2) добиваться, достигать
to obtain a position [what one wants] — добиться положения [желаемого]
we managed to obtain a favourable settlement — нам удалось добиться благоприятного решения
2. быть признанным, существовать; быть распространённым, встречаться
the custom still obtains in some districts — этот обычай ещё сохраняется в некоторых местах
the morals that obtained in Rome — нравы, существовавшие в Риме
НБАРС > obtain
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obtain
Англо-русский синонимический словарь > obtain
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obtain
v
получать, приобретать; добиваться, достигать
English-russian dctionary of diplomacy > obtain
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obtain
1) составлять (диаграмму, номограмму)
3) получать
obtain approval получать согласие; согласовывать
что-л.
;
to obtain approval for application of А для согласования
A; obtain smb.’s input выяснить чъи-л. соображения по поводу чего-л.; попросить кого-л. высказать свои соображения относительно чего-л.;
obtain smb.’s refinements попросить кого-л. уточнить что-л.
4) обзаводиться чем-л.
Obtain the complete and most current information before starting any job[ Поэтому] прежде чем приступать к той или иной работе, следует обзавестись полной и наиболее отработанной информацией
5) реализовываться
English-Russian dictionary of scientific and technical difficulties vocabulary > obtain
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obtain
[əb’teɪn]
1) получать; добывать; приобретать
I climbed to obtain a general view of the surrounding scene. — Я взобрался выше, чтобы получше рассмотреть окрестности.
Syn:
2) существовать; применяться; иметь место
This situation generally obtains in early language learning. — Такая ситуация обычна на ранних этапах обучения языку.
These conditions no longer obtain. — Эти условия больше не соблюдаются.
Syn:
3)
уст.
достигать , доходить
to obtain the age of smth. — достигнуть какого-л. возраста
Англо-русский современный словарь > obtain
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obtain
English-Russian big medical dictionary > obtain
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obtain
получать; брать; достигать
English-Russian dictionary on nuclear energy > obtain
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obtain
1) получать, приобретать
2) достигать; добиваться
•
— obtain a license
— obtain a patent
— obtain patent protection
— obtain priority from the U. S. filing datePatent terms dictionary > obtain
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obtain
1) получать, приобретать
2) действовать, иметь силу
•
to obtain bail — 1. найти поручителя 2. получить разрешение освободиться из-под стражи на поруки;
Англо-русский юридический словарь > obtain
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obtain
verb
1) получать; добывать; приобретать; to obtain a prize получить приз; to obtain а commission
mil.
быть произведенным в офицеры
2) достигать, добиваться
3) существовать, быть признанным; применяться; these views no longer obtain эти взгляды устарели; the same rule obtains regarding… то же правило относится и к…
Syn:
get
* * *
(v) получать; получить; приобрести; приобретать
* * *
доставать, получать
* * *
[ob·tain || əb’teɪn]
получать, доставать, добывать, приобретать, добиваться, достигать* * *
возыметь
добиваться
добиться
добывать
доставлять
достигать
достичь
заиметь
набути
одержать
получать
получить
применяться
приобрести
приобретать
снискать
существовать
* * *
1) получать
2) а) редк. добиваться
б) устар. иметь успехНовый англо-русский словарь > obtain
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obtain
Англо-русский технический словарь > obtain
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obtain
[əb’tem]
v
получать, доставать; достигать
2000 самых употребительных английских слов > obtain
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obtain
Англо-русский словарь нефтегазовой промышленности > obtain
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Obtain — Ob*tain , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Obtained}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Obtaining}.] [F. obtenir, L. obtinere; ob (see {Ob }) + tenere to hold. See {Tenable}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To hold; to keep; to possess. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] His mother, then, is mortal,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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obtain — I verb accumulate, achieve, acquire, adipisci, appropriate, arrive at, attain, be in receipt of, capture, collect, come into possession, consequi. earn, enter into possession, gain, gain possession, gather, get, get hold of, get possession of,… … Law dictionary
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Obtain — Ob*tain , v. i. 1. To gain or have a firm footing; to be recognized or established; to become prevalent or general; to prevail; as, the custom obtains of going to the seashore in summer. [1913 Webster] Sobriety hath by use obtained to signify… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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obtain — [əb tān′] vt. [ME obteinen < OFr obtenir < L obtinere, to obtain, prevail, maintain < ob (see OB ) + tenere, to hold: see TENANT] 1. to get possession of, esp. by some effort; procure 2. Archaic to arrive at; reach or achieve vi. 1. to… … English World dictionary
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obtain — (v.) early 15c., from M.Fr. obtenir (14c.), from L. obtinere hold, take hold of, acquire, from ob to (though perhaps intensive in this case; see OB (Cf. ob )) + tenere to hold (see TENET (Cf. tenet)). Related: Obtained; obtaining … Etymology dictionary
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obtain — *get, procure, secure, acquire, gain, win Analogous words: gain, *reach, achieve, attain: effect, fulfill, accomplish, *perform … New Dictionary of Synonyms
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obtain — is a formal and often pretentious word, and no one should be afraid of using the perfectly respectable word get in most contexts … Modern English usage
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obtain — [v] get, acquire access, accomplish, achieve, annex, attain, beg borrow or steal*, capture, chalk up*, collect, come by, compass, cop*, corral, drum up*, earn, effect, fetch, gain, gather, get at, get hold of*, get one’s hands on*, glean, gobble… … New thesaurus
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obtain — ► VERB 1) come into possession of; get. 2) formal be prevalent, customary, or established. DERIVATIVES obtainable adjective. ORIGIN Latin obtinere … English terms dictionary
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obtain — 01. Where can I [obtain] information about registering for regular courses? 02. Some medicinal herbs that were previously [obtainable] at health stores are now available only with a doctor s prescription. 03. I bought this CD at a store a few… … Grammatical examples in English
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obtain — verb formal 1 (T) to get something that you want, especially through your own effort, skill, or work: Further information can be obtained from head office. | They ve extended the growing season to obtain a larger crop. | the difficulty of… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Other forms: obtained; obtaining; obtains
Obtain means to get something that is not so easy to come by such as knowledge, rights, or a large amount of money. You wouldn’t say you obtained a pair of pants, unless they were one of a kind.
At times in its history, obtain has meant to be victorious or to succeed. Today, it mostly means to acquire, but keeping its prior meanings in mind helps you to use it in the right way. College degrees are something that you obtain as is permission from your parents to go to a party. When you obtain something, you have worked hard to get it, so you are pretty happy to have it.
Definitions of obtain
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verb
come into possession of
“How did you
obtain the visa?”see moresee less-
types:
- show 27 types…
- hide 27 types…
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carry
secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions)
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dig up, excavate, turn up
find by digging in the ground
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extort, wring from
get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
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kite
get credit or money by using a bad check
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source
get (a product) from another country or business
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procure, secure
get by special effort
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extract
get despite difficulties or obstacles
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take out
obtain by legal or official process
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get in, get into
secure a place in a college, university, etc.
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eke out, squeeze out
obtain with difficulty
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bum, cadge, grub, mooch, sponge
ask for and get free; be a parasite
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derive, gain
obtain
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shop
do one’s shopping
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snag
get by acting quickly and smartly
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grab
obtain illegally or unscrupulously
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suborn
procure (false testimony or perjury)
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grub out, grub up
dig up
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nuzzle
dig out with the snout
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prise, pry
make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
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copyright
secure a copyright on a written work
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patent
obtain a patent for
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engage, enlist
hire for work or assistance
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freeload
live off somebody’s generosity
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draw, reap
get or derive
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market
buy household supplies
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outsource
obtain goods or services from an outside supplier; to contract work out
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disinter, exhume
dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies
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type of:
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acquire, get
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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verb
receive a specified treatment (abstract)
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synonyms:
find, get, incur, receive
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acquire, get
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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types:
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take
ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
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type of:
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change
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one’s or its original nature
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acquire, get
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verb
be valid, applicable, or true
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What’s The Difference Between “Attain” and “Obtain”?
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Many people confuse “attain” and “obtain” because they both end in “—tain,” and have similar meanings. However, these two words are not synonyms. We’ll go over their distinctions.
- Attain means to “reach, achieve, or accomplish” through the means of hard work.
- Obtain means to “get or acquire something.”
- ○ After months of studying, I finally attained a passing grade on my final exam.
- ○ Joe obtained a rare baseball card.
Do you ever ask yourself whether attain or obtain would fit your writing best? These words have similar definitions, which is why many people use them interchangeably. But there’s a distinction between attain and obtain. We’ll elaborate below.
What Does “Attain” Mean?
Attain is a verb that means “to succeed in something or achieve a goal.” Attain implies that there was a lot of hard work or effort put into accomplishing something.
Gabriel attained a coveted position at the academy after months of campaigning.
In the sentence above, Gabriel put effort into campaigning to reach a certain position at the academy.
Here are a few more examples of attain in a sentence:
He attained a stress-free life through months of consistent meditation.
Erica said she had to leave home to attain her dream of becoming a doctor.
Dylan was frustrated because although he worked hard, he could never attain the recognition he deserved.
Years of practice helped her attain proficient skills on the cello.
What Does “Obtain” Mean?
Obtain, on the other hand, is a verb that commonly means “to acquire possession of something.” While hard work or effort could play a role in how you acquired the object, that isn’t implicit.
Consider the following example:
Carlos obtained a rare Star Wars action figure.
In the sentence above, Carlos acquires an object. However, by reading the sentence, one doesn’t know if he simply stumbled upon the rare Star Wars action figure in a local shop, or if he searched for it for years and finally found it.
Here are a few more examples of obtain in a sentence:
Olivia obtained tickets to the concert.
Jackson obtained a hair-dressing license and shortly after opened a salon.
Samara wanted to obtain a signed poster of Harry Styles.
Do You “Obtain” or “Attain” a Degree?
To remember how to use these words correctly, remember that:
Attain means you achieved or accomplished something (like a goal),
and obtain means you acquired an object.
So, when you attain a degree, you’re referring to the hours of studying you put into getting an education. But when you obtain a degree, you’re referring to actually acquiring the degree or diploma.
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