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obtain

/əbˈteɪn/ /ɒbˈteɪn/
verb Regular verbobtain obtained
  1. 1 elde etmek, edinmek, sağlamak

Definition (English)

To get something, especially by effort or by asking for it.

Example Sentences

  1. You need to obtain a visa to enter the country.
    Ülkeye girmek için vize almanız gerekiyor.
  2. We obtained permission to use the hall.
    Salonu kullanmak için izin aldık.
  3. I've obtained some disappointing information about you.
    Hakkınızda bazı hayal kırıklığı yaratan bilgiler edindim.

Verb Forms Regular

Base obtain
/əbˈteɪn/
Past obtained
/əbˈteɪnd/
Participle obtained
/əbˈteɪnd/
Spelling rule

Add ‑edobtain → obtained

Fiilin sonuna -ed eklenir.

Same rule: work → worked · want → wanted · help → helped

Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked /d/played /ɪd/wanted

Fiil yumuşak (ötümlü) bir ünsüzle, /n/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed /d/ okunur; yeni hece eklenmez. obtained /əbˈteɪnd/

Synonyms

getacquiregainsecureattainprocurereceive

Antonyms

loseforfeitmissfailgive up

Collocations

obtain permissionobtain informationobtain resultsobtain dataobtain a degreeobtain approval

Related Words

effortrequestpossessionachievementsuccessaccess