obtain
/əbˈteɪn/
English B2 · Upper-intermediateverbActions
obtain (verb) means to get something, especially by effort.
Persian: به دست آوردن
Meaning of obtain
| Word | obtain |
|---|---|
| Definition | to get something, especially by effort |
| Persian | به دست آوردن |
| Pronunciation | /əbˈteɪn/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | B2 (Upper-intermediate) |
Example sentence
You need to obtain a visa before you travel.
باید پیش از سفر ویزا بگیرید.
Synonyms of obtain
get, acquire
Common phrases with obtain
- obtain permission
- obtain information
- difficult to obtain
Related English words
acquireto get or gain something, especially a skill or object · B2encounterto meet or experience something unexpectedly · B2maintainto keep something in good condition or at the same level · B2avoidto stay away from something or prevent it from happening · B1continueto keep doing something or to start again after a pause · B1startto begin doing something · A2finishto complete something or come to the end · A2circumventto find a way around a rule or problem · C2
Questions about obtain
What does obtain mean?
obtain (verb) means to get something, especially by effort.
What is the Persian meaning of obtain?
obtain means به دست آوردن in Persian.
What level is the word obtain?
obtain is a English B2 (upper-intermediate) word.
What is another word for obtain?
Words close in meaning to obtain include get, acquire.
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