Meaning Of Obtain

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.