obtain
Translation
to obtain, to get, to acquire, to secure
Examples
You need to obtain a permit to build a house.
You need to obtain a permit to build a house.
These conditions no longer obtain.
These conditions no longer obtain.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to get something You need to obtain a permit.
to be established or accepted (formal) These rules no longer obtain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: get, acquire, procure, secure; Antonyms: lose, forfeit
Etymology
From Latin 'ob-' (towards) + 'tenere' (to hold). The idea is 'to hold towards oneself'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ob-' as 'objective' and '-tain' like 'attain'. Your objective is to attain something.