obtain

verb27 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

To have acquired something not long ago.

To get something in a way that is permitted by law.

To get something in a way that is against the law.

To get something by deceiving or cheating.

To get something in a way that is not permitted by law.

Indicates the possibility of getting something.

A common passive phrase meaning something is not difficult to get.

A slightly more formal way to indicate the possibility of getting something.

A more general term for a method of getting something.

Similar to 'easily obtained', suggesting quick and easy access.

Refers to a particular procedure for getting something.

Refers to a system or a way used to get something.

Indicates the source where something was gotten from (e.g., obtain from a friend).

Indicates the method used to get something (e.g., obtain by force).

Used when it is required to get something.

To have the capacity or opportunity to get something.

To lack the capacity or opportunity to get something.

Used when you must get something.

Used when something is hard to get.

To try to get something.

Used when something is not difficult to get.

Used when it is feasible to get something.

To be unsuccessful in the attempt to get something.

To make it possible for someone to get something.

Used when it is not possible to get something.

A more formal way of saying to try to get something.

To help someone get something.