Synonyms for
Obtained
Definition
to get or acquire (something) through effort or skill
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- obtained permission
- obtained a visa
- obtained results
- obtained information
- obtained a loan
- obtained a copy
- obtained employment
Word family
Usage note
While 'got' is a common informal substitute, 'obtained' is generally preferred in more formal contexts. Ensure the subject performing the obtaining is clear.
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Example sentences
- She obtained permission to go on the field trip from her parents.
- He obtained a new job after months of searching.
- The company obtained a patent for their new invention.
- I obtained a loan from the bank to buy a house.
- The team obtained a victory in the championship game.
Quotes
Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in installments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success. - Israelmore Ayivor
All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual. - Albert Einstein
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi