obtain
/əbˈteɪn/
ob · tain
əb · ˈteɪn
English Definition
v. to get or acquire something
Significado en Español
obtener, conseguir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đạt được, thu được
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ob(toward)+tain(hold)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “obtain”?
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A
acquire
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B
discard
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C
neglect
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D
avoid
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A — acquire.
“obtain” means v. to get or acquire something
Common questions about “obtain”
What does “obtain” mean?
obtain — v. to get or acquire something. In Chinese: 获得，得到.
How do you pronounce “obtain”?
obtain is pronounced /əbˈteɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ob · tain.
Is “obtain” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. obtain appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “obtain”?
ob(toward)+tain(hold)
