Antonyms for obtain

Grammar : Verb

Spell : uhb-teyn

Phonetic Transcription : əbˈteɪn

Definition of obtain

Origin : early 15c., from Middle French obtenir "acquire, obtain" (14c.), from Latin obtinere "hold, hold fast, take hold of, get possession of, acquire," from ob "to" (though perhaps intensive in this case; see ob-) + tenere "to hold" (see tenet). Related: Obtained; obtaining.

verb get, acquire

Example sentences :

Is it likely that this same Alworthy could obtain me entrance there?
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

He was waiting to obtain the papacy, when he would deal better with the abuses.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

I endeavoured to obtain sight of him, but he was so wrapped and clothed that I did not succeed.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

Since then, he had striven to obtain another interview with his bride, but she had refused him.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

We should be sure to obtain a covered carriage at the station.
Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

Do you not intend, Sir, to push his way at court, and obtain for him the post of physician there?
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

The fellow had practised upon my credulity to obtain my likeness for publication.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

For we wish not only to obtain your countenance and support, but also to preserve your respect.
Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell

To wish to obtain something in a lawful way is not coveting.
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

Without faith, no one can obtain any benefit from the sacraments.
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

Synonyms for obtain

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