Synonym: acquire, earn, gain, get, procure, receive, secure. Antonym: lose. Similar words: maintain, retain, sustain, curtain, captain, contain, certain, container. Meaning: [əb'teɪn] v. 1. come into possession of 2. receive a specified treatment (abstract) 3. be valid, applicable, or true.
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181, In the classroom, when you obtain new data from a language helper, always listen several times before mimicking.
182, He had been forced to sign a co-operation agreement in order to obtain a passport, although he had never actually collaborated.
183, Phillips have also put together a Man's Guide to Skin Care - you can obtain a free copy by writing to.
184, The first thing that has to be done is to obtain a death certificate from a medical practitioner.
185, The second part clarifies when employers may obtain tax relief for the costs of providing childcare assistance for their employees.
186, Other complicated structures are possible; these include performance-related options which would permit management to obtain more shares.
187, Many bureaucrats have not been welcoming, illegally charging for forms that the newcomers have to complete to obtain citizenship.
188, The next step is to obtain arterial blood gas measurements.
189, The obvious question raised is whether it is possible for sedentary workers to obtain health benefits by physical activity in leisure time.
190, Frequently on smaller contracts, builders do not formally obtain consent and assume that it would be granted.
191, However, if you pay off the defaulted loan you can obtain a certificate of satisfaction from your lender.
192, Check the draft for arithmetical accuracy and internal consistency Obtain representation in writing from the client acknowledging its responsibility.
193, The aims of the programme were to obtain data and evidence for the technical and practical aspects of feasibility.
194, In order to diagnose ovarian cancer, you have to do surgery to obtain a biopsy.
195, The sum insured must be adequate under each category for the insured to obtain the full benefit.
196, Answers to multiple choice test on Part 3 Trainees should obtain nine points or more before moving on to Goal 4.
197, Such a setting is rarely found but on a college campus and permission may be difficult to obtain for its use.
198, It took several months to obtain approval and construction work started only in August 1984.
199, It cost five times as much to obtain a customer than to keep one. 5.
200, Prior to the making of such alterations the tenants should obtain the consent of the landlord to the proposed alterations.
201, Having decided upon the items to be included in the calculation, the next step is to obtain the monthly price quotations.
202, Adam's next problem was how to obtain a translation of the document and Goering's letter without arousing unnecessary curiosity.
203, On behalf of the Trust I have agreed to contact each Planning Department and obtain the name of the individual concerned.
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204, Meanwhile the ex-communist Social Democrats are certain to be returned to power and even hope to obtain an absolute majority.
205, Artists obtain certain rights, collectively known as copyright, on the origination of any artistic work.
206, Beyond that, McCord said she hopes to get a job and find a legitimate way to obtain a college education.
207, If you are the Approver of the package you may only obtain the listings after the package has been submitted for approval.
208, The motion failed to obtain an absolute majority of 249 but it was a close-run thing.
209, No one recommended to Mrs. O'Brien that she should obtain legal advice.
210, To obtain copies of the above guides, write, enclosing payment, to.
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