obtained
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
An inflected form of obtain · past form.
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,250 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,779 times across 155,168 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- come into possession of How did you obtain the visa?
- receive a specified treatment also: receive, get, find, incur These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretationHis movie received a good review
- be valid, applicable, or true also: prevail, hold This theory still holds
obtained in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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It may be obtained from the publishers for the price of $1.00, postpaid.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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The Prince implored and obtained his father’s pardon, and the prison doors were opened.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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Yet that he had somehow obtained some hint of a dark side to Wilson's character, every one felt satisfied.
The Shadow of a Crime: A Cumbrian Romance · Hall, Sir Caine · Chapter 1
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Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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The white man, however, brought suit, obtained judgment for the hundred dollars and Biscoe's farm was sold to pay the judgment.
The Red Record Tabulated Statistics · Ida B. Wells-Barnett · Chapter 1