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# obtain

verb (obtain, obtains, obtained, obtaining)

«obtain» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. (formal) To get something, especially by effort or by asking. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obtain/#m1)
2. (formal, rare) To exist or be in use (of rules). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obtain/#m2)

### In the lessons

Formal exam word for "get": "how many points did she obtain?". In science: results obtained from an experiment. Phrases: obtain permission, obtain results, obtain a total.

### Examples

- She obtained 18 points out of 20. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obtain/#x1)
- You must obtain permission before you leave. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obtain/#x2)
- The results obtained in the test were surprising. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obtain/#x3)
- Where can I obtain a library card? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obtain/#x4)
- Add the numbers to obtain the total. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obtain/#x5)
- The scientist obtained a sample of sea water. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obtain/#x6)
- He obtained what he wanted, and flew away. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obtain/#x7)

### Note

Formal; everyday words are "get" or "gain". In maths "obtain" just means get or reach; read what is obtained (points, total) to know the numbers.

## In Jewish tradition

Formal exam word for "get": "how many points did she obtain?". In science: results obtained from an experiment. Phrases: obtain permission, obtain results, obtain a total.

### Examples

- The number 242 is obtained by adding together all the numbers from i to 22. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/obtain/#x1)
- The number 32 is obtained thus — 2 X2X2X2X2 = 32, Laib, LB as a Hebrew word, means the Heart of Man. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/obtain/#x2)
- To obtain the full value of this Treatise, it should be studied hand in hand with Hermetic Rituals, the " Isiac Tablet ", and with a complete set of the Tarot designs. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/obtain/#x3)
- A gracious woman obtaineth honour; and strong men obtain riches. (Writings PRO.11.16, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/obtain/#x4)
- And Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her. (Writings EST.2.15, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/obtain/#x5)
- He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. (Writings PRO.28.13, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/obtain/#x6)

### Note

Formal; everyday words are "get" or "gain". In maths "obtain" just means get or reach; read what is obtained (points, total) to know the numbers.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «obtain» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obtain/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«obtain» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/obtain.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «obtain» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/obtain/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«obtain» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/obtain.html) on Mova free.