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Dictionary Entry
obtained
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/əbˈteɪnd/Word FrequencyCommon (5.43)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Used In Literature ↓To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
In a Sentence
“Writers often choose obtained when discussing complex ideas.”
Published Usage Examples
“It involves a $1 million loan McCain obtained from a Bethesda bank in January.”
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Origin
From Middle English obtenen, from Old French obtenir, from Latin obtinere ‘to hold, keep’.
Common Phrases
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