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obtain in Portuguese

obtain in Portuguese is obter, possuir, ter — obtain means to get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.

obtain in Portuguese

obter
verb
possuir
verb
ter
verb

What does "obtain" mean?

  1. verb To get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.
    "You'll need to obtain a permit before you can start building."
  2. verb To be the case or hold true, especially in formal or legal contexts.
    "These rules obtain only in certain jurisdictions."
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obtain in a sentence

  • You'll need to obtain a permit before you can start building.
  • She obtained a copy of the report through a public records request.
  • These rules obtain only in certain jurisdictions.

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What is "obtain" in Portuguese?

"obtain" in Portuguese is obter, possuir, ter. obtain means: To get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.

How do you use "obtain" in a sentence?

Example: "You'll need to obtain a permit before you can start building." In Portuguese, "obtain" is obter, possuir, ter.

Are there other ways to say "obtain" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "obtain": obter, possuir, ter.

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