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obtain help
[/əbˈteɪn hɛlp/]
verb phrase
obter ajuda
1.
to succeed in getting or acquiring assistance or support from someone
She managed to obtain help from her neighbors during the emergency.
Ela conseguiu obter ajuda de seus vizinhos durante a emergência.
2.
to receive aid or support through effort or request
The company was able to obtain help from government grants.
A empresa conseguiu obter ajuda através de subsídios governamentais.
Synonyms
get help
secure assistance
acquire aid
receive support
find assistance
Antonyms
deny help
refuse assistance
withdraw support
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
obter ajuda
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
conseguir ajuda
informal, frequently used alternative
São Paulo
conseguir ajuda
casual, commonly preferred over 'obter'
Portugal
obter ajuda
formal usage preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
lend a hand
come to someone's aid
give someone a leg up
reach out for help
call for backup
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