Synonyms for

Obtaining

Verb / ʌˈbteɪnɪŋ / Another word for obtaining — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To get or acquire something through effort or skill.

Synonyms & similar words

obtain hold receive incur get find prevail acquire gain attain secure procure win earn derive extract collect fetch bring reap harvest receive take grab seize snatch get

Synonyms by register

Formal

acquiring procuring gaining securing

Informal

getting grabbing snagging nabbing

Literary

gleaning harvesting

Antonyms

losing giving surrendering forfeiting relinquishing ceding

Common collocations

  • obtaining permission
  • obtaining results
  • obtaining information
  • obtaining a visa
  • obtaining employment
  • obtaining a loan
  • obtaining consent

Word family

noun obtainment
verb obtain
adjective obtainable

Usage note

While 'obtaining' is a general term, it often implies a degree of effort or process. It is commonly used in formal contexts, especially when referring to acquiring something that is not easily come by.

Example sentences

  1. She is obtaining a degree in biology.
  2. He is obtaining a loan to buy a new car.
  3. They are obtaining the necessary permits to build a new house.
  4. The team is obtaining a victory in the championship game.
  5. She is obtaining a higher salary by negotiating with her boss.

Quotes

  • Success in obtaining a thing is not always equal to the effort taken to obtain it.
  • Our happiness in obtaining things depends on the quality of the things we obtain.
  • The joy of obtaining is always greater than the joy of possessing.

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