ob·tain 
/əbˈteɪn/ verb
ob·tains; ob·tained; ob·tain·ing /əbˈteɪn/ verb 1 [+ obj] somewhat formal : to gain or get (something) usually by effort
▪ The information may be difficult to obtain. ▪ We obtained a copy of the original letter. ▪ They've obtained [=acquired] the necessary permission to enter. 2 not used in progressive tenses [no obj] formal : to continue to be accepted or in use
▪ These ideas no longer obtain for our generation.
▪ The information may be difficult to obtain. ▪ We obtained a copy of the original letter. ▪ They've obtained [=acquired] the necessary permission to enter.
▪ These ideas no longer obtain for our generation.
— ob·tain·able /əbˈteɪnəbəl/ adjective, formal
▪ The drug is legally obtainable in this country.
/əbˈteɪnəbəl/ adjective, formal ▪ The drug is legally obtainable in this country.
