Definitions for obtains

obtains ob·tain

Spelling: [uh b-teyn]
IPA: /əbˈteɪn/

Obtains is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 272 anagrams from letters in obtains (abinost).

Definitions for obtains

verb (used with object)

  1. to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request:
  2. Obsolete. to attain or reach.

verb (used without object)

  1. to be prevalent, customary, or in vogue; prevail:
  2. Archaic. to succeed.

Origin of obtains

1375-1425; late Middle English obteinen Middle French obtenir Latin obtinēre to take hold of, equivalent to ob- ob- + -tinēre (combining form of tenēre to hold)

Examples for obtains

He was waiting to obtain the papacy, when he would deal better with the abuses.

The investigation stems from Dec. 2013 charges that 25 Russian diplomats allegedly tried to obtain fraudulent Medicaid benefits.

We should be sure to obtain a covered carriage at the station.

Since then, he had striven to obtain another interview with his bride, but she had refused him.

The interview then shifts to interrogation, which is a conversation intended to obtain inculpatory statements.

In order to extend their legal residence in the United States, they had to obtain other visas.

That McCulloch failed to obtain an indictment of Wilson means only one thing: He did not want to obtain an indictment.

I endeavoured to obtain sight of him, but he was so wrapped and clothed that I did not succeed.

Is it likely that this same Alworthy could obtain me entrance there?

Rebels in Africa trade in children to fund their conflicts and obtain child soldiers.

Word Value for obtains
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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