Definition, synonyms and related words
Verb
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present participle of obtain
"She is obtaining permission from her supervisor before starting the new project."
In plain English: Obtaining means getting something you want, such as buying an item or receiving help from someone else.
"She was successful in obtaining a scholarship to study abroad."
Example Sentences
"She was successful in obtaining a scholarship to study abroad."
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"She is spending all her time obtaining supplies for the community garden."
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"The student was criticized for obtaining answers from his neighbor during the exam."
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"We hope that obtaining permission will take no longer than a few days."
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