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obtain

[/əbˈteɪn/]
verb
obter
1. to get, acquire, or secure something
I was able to obtain a ticket for the concert.
Consegui obter um ingresso para o concerto.
2. to be prevalent or in use; to exist as a custom or rule
These customs obtain in many European countries.
Esses costumes prevalecem em muitos países europeus.
3. to gain or procure through effort
She obtained her degree after years of study.
Ela obteve seu diploma após anos de estudo.
NYC Slang
cop (informal, as in 'cop a feel' or 'cop a ticket')
Synonyms
acquiregetsecureprocuregainattainachieve
Antonyms
loseforfeitsurrendergive away

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obter
standard and most commonly used term
Brazil
conseguir
informal alternative, frequently used in spoken Portuguese
Portugal
obter
standard formal term
Portugal
conseguir
informal usage, less formal than obter

Related Idioms & Phrases

obtain a foothold
obtain permission
obtain results
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