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obtains Meaning & Definition

What Does Obtains Mean?

As a verb, obtains means third-person singular simple present indicative of obtain.

Obtains Definition (Verb)

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of obtain

Verb

  1. To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
  2. To secure (that) a specific objective or state of affairs be reached.
  3. To prevail, be victorious; to succeed.
  4. To hold; to keep, possess or occupy.
  5. To exist or be the case; to hold true, be in force.

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