Obtained (verb)

Meaning & Definition of Obtained

to gain or attain usually by planned action or effort
to be generally recognized or established, prevail
succeed

Obtained (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

to receive as return for effort

"after years of proving herself, she obtained recognition as a serious journalist"

similar: acquired, attained, bagged, brought in, came by, captured, carried, drew, earned, gained, garnered, got, knocked down, landed, made, procured, pulled down, realized, reaped, secured, won

related: cleared, grossed, netted, accomplished, achieved, notched (up), scored, accumulated, amassed, racked up, caught, picked up, annexed, occupied, took over, reacquired, reattained, recaptured, regained, remade

opposite: forfeited, lost

near: accorded, gave, granted, paid, gave up, handed over, parted (with), relinquished, surrendered, yielded

Related Entry: Obtain (verb)

Obtain is a different word from Obtained. The synonyms below are for obtain, not for obtained.

to receive as return for effort

"after years of proving herself, she obtained recognition as a serious journalist"

similar: acquire, attain, bag, bring in, capture, carry, come by, draw, earn, gain, garner, get, knock down, land, make, procure, pull down, realize, reap, secure, win

related: clear, gross, net, accomplish, achieve, notch (up), score, accumulate, amass, rack up, catch, pick up, annex, occupy, take over, reacquire, reattain, recapture, regain, remake

opposite: forfeit, lose

near: accord, give, grant, pay, give up, hand over, part (with), relinquish, surrender, yield

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Obtained

The most common words with a similar meaning to Obtained:

acquired, attained, bagged, brought in, came by, captured, carried, drew, earned, gained, garnered, got, knocked down, landed, made, procured, pulled down, realized, reaped, secured, won

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Obtained

Words with the opposite meaning of Obtained:

forfeited, lost

Related Words for Obtained

Near Antonyms of Obtained

accorded, gave, granted, paid, gave up, handed over, parted (with), relinquished, surrendered, yielded

Word Forms of Obtained

Inflections: obtaining, obtains

Derived words: obtainability (noun), obtainable (adjective), obtainer (noun), obtainment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Obtained

Middle English obteinen, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French obtenir, from Latin obtinēre to hold on to, possess, obtain, from ob- in the way + tenēre to hold thin

First known use: 15th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Obtained

Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 10
Topics: Common Actions / Verbs

Frequently Asked Questions about Obtained

What does "Obtained" mean?

"Obtained" means to gain or attain usually by planned action or effort. As a verb, it is defined as: to gain or attain usually by planned action or effort.

What is another word for "Obtained"?

Other words for "Obtained" include acquired, attained, bagged, brought in, came by, captured, carried and drew. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Obtained" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Obtained"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Obtained". Common alternatives include acquired, attained, bagged, brought in, came by, captured, carried, drew, earned and gained.

What is the opposite of "Obtained"?

Antonyms of "Obtained" include forfeited and lost. Near antonyms include accorded, gave, granted and paid.

How do you use "Obtained" in a sentence?

Examples of "Obtained" in a sentence: "after years of proving herself, she obtained recognition as a serious journalist".

Is "Obtained" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Obtained" is a verb.

Is "Obtained" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Obtained"?

"Obtained" is pronounced /əb-ˈtān/ and divided into syllables as ob·tain.