obtain meaning and definition

OBTAIN verb

Definition of obtain (verb)

1. come into possession of
   • "How did you obtain the visa?"
2. receive a specified treatment (abstract)
   • "These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation"; "His movie received a good review"; "I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions"
   • synonyms: find, get, incur, receive
3. be valid, applicable, or true
   • "This theory still holds"
   • synonyms: hold, prevail