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You can obtain a library card at the front desk.
What does Obtain mean?
Obtain means to get something.
Dictionary definition
To get something, often by effort, request, or permission.
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Obtain in a sentence
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The class obtained data from three simple experiments.
hard
Researchers must obtain permission before using some kinds of information.
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ub · tayn · strongest beat: tayn
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WordObtain.
Partverb.
MeaningObtain means to get something.
ExampleExample: You can obtain a library card at the front desk.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ub · tayn
- Strongest beat
- tayn
- Ending
- tayn
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tayn.
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Synonyms
Words like Obtain
Antonyms
Opposite words
loseUse when someone no longer has something.
surrenderUse when someone gives something up.
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Word family
Obtain word family
Base word
obtain
verb
obtains
Gets something now or often.
verb
obtained
Got something in the past.
verb
obtaining
Getting something.
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Hint for students
Obtain means to get something.
Common mix-up
Obtain is not the same as lose. Obtain means obtain means to get something.
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Read this model sentence: The class obtained data from three simple experiments. Clue words: class, obtained, data. Underline clue words that show why obtain fits instead of lose. Now write one new sentence that shows obtain without using the word obtain. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show obtain?
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