obtineo — meaning in English

English meaning

• obtain verb To get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.
• win verb To come out on top in a contest, game, war, or competition.

Senses

obtineo is used for these senses in English:

• win (transitive) To obtain (someone) by wooing; to make an ally or friend of (frequently with over).

obtain — full definition

1. verb To get or acquire something, often through effort or a formal process.
2. verb To be the case or hold true, especially in formal or legal contexts.

win — full definition

1. verb To come out on top in a contest, game, war, or competition.
2. verb To obtain something desirable through effort, skill, or luck.
3. verb To gain someone's trust, affection, or support, often "win over".
4. noun A single victory or successful result.

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