obtain
part of speech
verb (obtain, obtains, obtained, obtaining)
meaning for a pupil
1) (formal) To get something, especially by effort or by asking. tree →
2) (formal, rare) To exist or be in use (of rules). tree →
sense in the lessons
Formal exam word for "get": "how many points did she obtain?". In science: results obtained from an experiment. Phrases: obtain permission, obtain results, obtain a total.
examples
- The number 242 is obtained by adding together all the numbers from i to 22. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
- The number 32 is obtained thus — 2 X2X2X2X2 = 32, Laib, LB as a Hebrew word, means the Heart of Man. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
- To obtain the full value of this Treatise, it should be studied hand in hand with Hermetic Rituals, the " Isiac Tablet ", and with a complete set of the Tarot designs. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
- A gracious woman obtaineth honour; and strong men obtain riches. (Writings PRO.11.16, JPS 1917) tree →
- And Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her. (Writings EST.2.15, JPS 1917) tree →
- He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. (Writings PRO.28.13, JPS 1917) tree →
- She obtained 18 points out of 20. tree →
- You must obtain permission before you leave. tree →
- The results obtained in the test were surprising. tree →
- Where can I obtain a library card? tree →
- Add the numbers to obtain the total. tree →
- The scientist obtained a sample of sea water. tree →
- He obtained what he wanted, and flew away. tree →
note
Formal; everyday words are "get" or "gain". In maths "obtain" just means get or reach; read what is obtained (points, total) to know the numbers.
In the corpora
- Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that obtaineth understanding.
- For whoso findeth me findeth life, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
- A gracious woman obtaineth honour; and strong men obtain riches.
- A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD; but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.
- Whoso findeth a wife findeth a great good, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Trees and pragmatics
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