Word Meaning

obtain definition and meaning

v. t. To hold; to keep; to possess.
v. t. To get hold of by effort; to gain possession of; to procure; to acquire, in any way.
v. i. To become held; to gain or have a firm footing; to be recognized or established; to subsist; to become prevalent or general; to prevail; as, the custom obtains of going to the seashore in summer.
v. i. To prevail; to succeed.

Crossword clues for obtain

- Acquire
- Acquire or secure
- Come by (item)
- Gain possession of
- Get in after boat mishap
- Get in boat when choppy 
- Lay hands on
- Procure
- Secure