Meaning & use
obtain
To get something, often through effort or a request.
See it in a sentence
You can obtain a map from the visitor center.
The researchers obtained permission to study the collection.
A note on using this word
Obtain is more formal than get. Common objects include permission, information, evidence, and results.
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