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'obtain' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'obtain' with 20 example sentences.


obtain verb

: come into possession of

: receive a specified treatment (abstract)

: be valid, applicable, or true


  • The library obtained many new books.
  • I want to obtain answers to my questions.
  • It was easy to obtain.
  • He worked hard to obtain his objective.
  • That leaflet can be obtained for free.
  • Some things are difficult to obtain.
  • Perry obtained precious information from him.
  • I did everything I could to obtain this price.
  • How did you obtain this painting?
  • Where can I obtain a live tiger?
  • Where can I obtain a map of Europe?
  • You obtained more than me.
  • Knowledge can only be obtained by study.
  • He obtained a post in the company.
  • Milk is obtained from cows.
  • How did you obtain these old postage stamps?
  • What we obtain by asking is not really ours.
  • She tried to obtain a ticket for the concert.
  • They obtained a yield of 8 percent on their investment.
  • You must obtain approval before you can go.
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