How Do You Spell OBTAIN?

Pronunciation: [ɒbtˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "obtain" is quite straightforward when it comes to its phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /əbˈteɪn/ where the first syllable "ob" is pronounced with a mid-central vowel sound (/ə/), and the second syllable "tain" is pronounced with a long "a" vowel sound (/eɪ/). The "b" in "ob" is followed by a voiceless dental fricative sound (/θ/) to make the "th" sound in "obt". Overall, the phonetic spelling of "obtain" reflects the sound of the word quite accurately.

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OBTAIN Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "obtain" is a verb that commonly refers to the act of acquiring or gaining possession of something. It entails the process of obtaining, attaining, or achieving a particular object, condition, or outcome. When used in this context, "obtain" implies a successful culmination of efforts directed towards obtaining a specific item or goal, often involving diligent work, pursuit, or negotiation.

    In a more general sense, "obtain" can also describe the state of existing or being in effect. This usage implies that something is present or prevalent in a particular situation or circumstance. For instance, when we say that a certain law or policy "obtains," we mean that it is currently in force or valid.

    Furthermore, "obtain" can be employed to convey the notion of being true or readily accepted. In this sense, an idea, belief, or fact is said to "obtain" if it is widely acknowledged or recognized as accurate.

    The term "obtain" can be employed in various contexts, encompassing both tangible and intangible elements. Its fundamental meaning revolves around the acquisition or realization of something, whether it be physical objects, conditions, achievements, or abstract concepts.

  2. To get possession of; to procure; to gain; to acquire; to continue in use; to be established in practice.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of OBTAIN

The word "obtain" originated from the Latin word "obtinēre", which is a combination of "ob" meaning "in the way of" or "against" and "tenēre" meaning "to hold". In Latin, "obtinēre" referred to the act of holding or possessing something. Over time, this Latin term evolved into Old French as "obtenir" and finally into Middle English as "obteinen", before settling into its modern form "obtain" in the English language.

Idioms with the word OBTAIN

  • obtain sth for sm or sth The idiom "obtain something for someone or something" means to acquire, secure, or get possession of something on behalf of or for the benefit of someone or something else. It typically implies a deliberate effort or action to obtain or procure something for a specific purpose or individual.

Conjugate verb Obtain

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have obtained
you would have obtained
he/she/it would have obtained
we would have obtained
they would have obtained
I would have obtain
you would have obtain
he/she/it would have obtain
we would have obtain
they would have obtain

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been obtaining
you would have been obtaining
he/she/it would have been obtaining
we would have been obtaining
they would have been obtaining

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would obtain
you would obtain
he/she/it would obtain
we would obtain
they would obtain

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be obtaining
you would be obtaining
he/she/it would be obtaining
we would be obtaining
they would be obtaining

FUTURE

I will obtain
you will obtain
he/she/it will obtain
we will obtain
they will obtain

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be obtaining
you will be obtaining
he/she/it will be obtaining
we will be obtaining
they will be obtaining

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have obtained
you will have obtained
he/she/it will have obtained
we will have obtained
they will have obtained

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been obtaining
you will have been obtaining
he/she/it will have been obtaining
we will have been obtaining
they will have been obtaining

IMPERATIVE

you obtain
we let´s obtain

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to obtain

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was obtaining
you were obtaining
he/she/it was obtaining
we were obtaining
they were obtaining

PAST PARTICIPLE

obtained

PAST PERFECT

I had obtained
you had obtained
he/she/it had obtained
we had obtained
they had obtained

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been obtaining
you had been obtaining
he/she/it had been obtaining
we had been obtaining
they had been obtaining

PRESENT

I obtain
you obtain
he/she/it obtains
we obtain
they obtain

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am obtaining
you are obtaining
he/she/it is obtaining
we are obtaining
they are obtaining

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

obtaining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have obtained
you have obtained
he/she/it has obtained
we have obtained
they have obtained

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been obtaining
you have been obtaining
he/she/it has been obtaining
we have been obtaining
they have been obtaining

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it obtain

SIMPLE PAST

I obtained
you obtained
he/she/it obtained
we obtained
they obtained

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