Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with obtain in American Collocation
obtain
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
illegally or dishonestly
He had obtained the cash by fraudulently obtaining a number of bank loans.
legally or honestly
Personal data should be fairly and lawfully obtained.
easily or quickly
All of the new forms can be easily obtained from the website.
for little or no money
Tickets to the village swimming pool can be obtained free of charge from the hotel reception.
separately
The two samples were obtained independently.
directly
A solicitor must take all reasonable steps to obtain directly from a witness the potential evidence in a case.
from somewhere
More and more HIV positive people are appreciating the help that can be obtained locally, including in their own homes.
in a particular way
It was possible to plot a graph in a few minutes using a computer that would have required days to obtain experimentally.
permission
The wedding couple had obtained special permission from the Bishop to use the church.
information
Where can I obtain further advice?
money
Participants will learn how schools obtain funding and prepare their budgets.
official document
Would you like to obtain a qualification for the work that you do?
for work to be done
You will need to obtain an estimate from two or three different builders before you decide to do the work.