Meaning
To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English obteinen, from Anglo-Norman obtenir, optiner et al., and Middle French obtenir, from Latin obtinēre (“to gain, achieve, succeed, possess”), from ob- + tenēre (“to hold”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: