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OBTAINS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Obtains.

Obtains - as a verb

Receive a specified treatment (abstract)

Example: "These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
find8get4incur7receive12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be valid, applicable, or true

Example: "This theory still holds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold8prevail12

Example Sentences

"He obtains a lot of information from his research."
"She obtains a scholarship to study abroad."
"The company obtains a patent for their new invention."
"He obtains a copy of the report from the secretary."
"She obtains permission from her parents to go on a trip."
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Word Game Points

Is OBTAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obtains is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBTAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is OBTAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obtains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBTAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is OBTAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obtains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBTAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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