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obtain

verb/ɔbˈtɐɲɐ/medium

ob·te·nha

Definition

To get, acquire, or secure something.
It is crucial that he obtain the necessary permits.
I hope she obtains a high score on the test.
Common collocations
obtain permissionobtain informationobtain a result

Etymology

Do latim 'obtinēre' (segurar, conseguir). Forma do verbo 'obter' na 1ª e 3ª pessoa do singular do presente do conjuntivo/subjuntivo.

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