obtain

Definition

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

Etymology

From Middle English obteinen, from Anglo-Norman obtenir, optiner et al., and Middle French obtenir, from Latin obtinēre (“to gain, achieve, succeed, possess”), from ob- + tenēre (“to hold”).

Example Sentences

• "obtain permission"
• "obtain information"
• "difficult to obtain"