AWL Sublist 2 · Academic Word

obtain

/əbˈteɪn/ Syllables: ob·ˈtain

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To get or acquire something, especially through effort or formal means.

Synonyms

acquire get gain

Antonyms

lose forfeit

Translations

obtain in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

يحصل على، ينال

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

أن تحصل على شيء ما، خاصة عندما تبذل جهدًا للحصول عليه.

Easy Explanation

To obtain means to get something through formal processes. Researchers obtain ethical approval before collecting data.

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Memory TipObtain comes from Latin 'obtinere' meaning to hold — you obtain and hold something.

Contextual Examples

Researchers must obtain ethical approval before collecting data from human participants.

The team was unable to obtain sufficient funding to continue the longitudinal study.

Students who obtain the required grades may apply for postgraduate programmes.

Word Families & Pronunciation

PART OF SPEECH	FORM
adjective	obtainable
adjective	obtained