obtain

verb (obtain, obtains, obtained, obtaining)

«obtain» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) To get something, especially by effort or by asking. tree →
(formal, rare) To exist or be in use (of rules). tree →

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

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 Jewish tradition

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 →

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.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «obtain» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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Trees and pragmatics of «obtain» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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