ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OBTAIN
Via Old French from Latin obtinēre to take hold of, from ob- (intensive) + tenēre to hold.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO OBTAIN
PRESENT
Present
I obtain
you obtain
he/she/it obtains
we obtain
you obtain
they obtain
Present continuous
I am obtaining
you are obtaining
he/she/it is obtaining
we are obtaining
you are obtaining
they are obtaining
Present perfect
I have obtained
you have obtained
he/she/it has obtained
we have obtained
you have obtained
they have obtained
Present perfect continuous
I have been obtaining
you have been obtaining
he/she/it has been obtaining
we have been obtaining
you have been obtaining
they have been obtaining
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I obtained
you obtained
he/she/it obtained
we obtained
you obtained
they obtained
Past continuous
I was obtaining
you were obtaining
he/she/it was obtaining
we were obtaining
you were obtaining
they were obtaining
Past perfect
I had obtained
you had obtained
he/she/it had obtained
we had obtained
you had obtained
they had obtained
Past perfect continuous
I had been obtaining
you had been obtaining
he/she/it had been obtaining
we had been obtaining
you had been obtaining
they had been obtaining
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will obtain
you will obtain
he/she/it will obtain
we will obtain
you will obtain
they will obtain
Future continuous
I will be obtaining
you will be obtaining
he/she/it will be obtaining
we will be obtaining
you will be obtaining
they will be obtaining
Future perfect
I will have obtained
you will have obtained
he/she/it will have obtained
we will have obtained
you will have obtained
they will have obtained
Future perfect continuous
I will have been obtaining
you will have been obtaining
he/she/it will have been obtaining
we will have been obtaining
you will have been obtaining
they will have been obtaining
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would obtain
you would obtain
he/she/it would obtain
we would obtain
you would obtain
they would obtain
Conditional continuous
I would be obtaining
you would be obtaining
he/she/it would be obtaining
we would be obtaining
you would be obtaining
they would be obtaining
Conditional perfect
I would have obtain
you would have obtain
he/she/it would have obtain
we would have obtain
you would have obtain
they would have obtain
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been obtaining
you would have been obtaining
he/she/it would have been obtaining
we would have been obtaining
you would have been obtaining
they would have been obtaining
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you obtain
we let´s obtain
you obtain
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
obtaining
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «OBTAIN»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
obtain.
To desire is to obtain; to aspire is to achieve.
Faith is the virtue by which, clinging-to the faithfulness of God, we lean upon him, so that we may obtain what he gives to us.
Our identities have no bodies, so, unlike you, we cannot obtain order by physical coercion. We believe that from ethics, enlightened self-interest, and the commonweal, our governance will emerge.
Man's greed to obtain something for nothing has never yet been able to content itself with a moderate profit.
Individuals with kidney disease who are able to obtain treatment early experience a higher quality of life and are able to maintain more of their day-to-day activities, including keeping their jobs.
You will obtain a vision of matter that is perhaps fatiguing for your imagination, but pure and stripped of what the requirements of life make you add to it in external perception.
The most important function of a bibliographic entry is to help the reader obtain a copy of the cited work.
The Path that leadeth on is lighted by one fire - the light of daring burning in the heart. The more one dares, the more he shall obtain.
The whole world appears to me like a huge vacuum, a vast empty space, whence nothing desirable, or at least satisfactory, can possibly be derived; and I long daily to die more and more to it; even though I obtain not that comfort from spiritual things which I earnestly desire.
I want to be very clear: whenever it is possible to capture a suspected terrorist, it is the unqualified preference of the administration to take custody of that individual so we can obtain information that is vital to the safety and security of the American people.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBTAIN»
Discover the use of
obtain in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
obtain and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Logical Approach to
Obtain Miracles
His personal experiences with miracles, after having been a Christian without miracles, encouraged Tom to write this book. In short, this book offers a specific approach for achieving miracles based on God's Word, the Bible.
2
Our Invisible Supply: How to
Obtain
This book is mainly a series of personal letters to the author's students detailing methods of demonstrating health, wealth and every form of attainment.
Frances Larimer Warner, 2006
3
How to
Obtain the Promises of God
Galatians 4; 28. Daily connectors to the throne of mercy, where grace is obtain and strength and power is given against each day's evil, are those that are standing on the promises of God. Everything is derived by grace.
Apostle Emmanuel Adebiyi, 2011
4
Legally Stoned: 14 Mind-Altering Substances You Can
Obtain ...
A clear, comprehensive guide to legally obtaining several psychoactive substances and using them to alter consciousness, "Legally Stoned" is the first how-to book for legal drug use.
5
Vibration of Numbers: How to
Obtain Success Through the ...
1917 a system of numbers as taught by Pythagoras. Some of the content: Principles of Vibration; Numbers in Detail; Details to be Remembered; Significance of the Vowels; Pythagoras' Ten Fundamental Laws of Opposites; to Teachers; etc.
6
Protection of the Right to Seek and
Obtain Asylum Under the ...
This Commentary draws on the applied use of international human rights law under the African System of Human Rights to provide protection to those who need it most- refugees.
7
How to
Obtain Air Quality Permits
Written by a hands-on expert with more than 25 years in the field, "How to Obtain Air Quality Permits" offers: * Coverage of permits for emergency generators, the manufacturing process, and hazardous materials * Information for completing ...
8
Omega 3 and Vitamin D Secrets !: How Do You
Obtain a Healthy ...
The book, "Omega 3 and vitamin D secrets!
Svein Torgersbraten, 2010
9
Daily Devotions: To
Obtain an Overcoming Life
These are very important and valuable as they teach us how to obtain the power to live a victorious life in Christ Jesus.
10
The Secrets of Age Defying Strength: And How to
Obtain It
This book contains both secrets of the old school greats as well as new, state of the art methods. Nutrition, supplements, recovery aids, exercise tips, tech tools, etc
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBTAIN»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
obtain is used in the context of the following news items.
Mets to obtain Kelly Johnson, Juan Uribe for minor leaguers
The Mets announced their arrival on the trade market Friday night, closing in on obtaining Kelly Johnson and Juan Uribe from the Braves for ... «Newsday, Jul 15»
Obtain 'beneficial ownership' of P-Notes: SIT
Obtain 'beneficial ownership' of P-Notes: SIT. Asks Sebi to put in place an effective mechanism to monitor any unusual rise in stock prices of ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
Deputy Lied About Drugs To Obtain Warrant Leading To SWAT Raid …
“In this case, Autry is charged with making false statements to a judge in order to obtain search and arrest warrants. Without her false ... «Mintpress News, Jul 15»
Corker Says Iran Deal Enables State-Sponsor Of Terror To Obtain …
At the first in a series of hearings on the Iran nuclear deal, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, ... «The Chattanoogan, Jul 15»
MCC sets one week deadline for businesses to obtain trade licences
The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has threatened to close down businesses and commercial establishments functioning in the city without ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
MLB notes: Astros obtain Kazmir; Greinke's streak on hold
Pitcher Scott Kazmir is heading to his hometown Houston and into the thick of a pennant race. The Athletics began their expected changes ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
FCC's new TCPA order may require companies to obtain updated …
Last week we published an overview of key issues raised by the Federal Communications Commission's July 10, 2015, Declaratory Ruling and ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
Drone operators must obtain flying permits under new rules
General Aviation General Manager Steve Moore believes removing 'carte blanche' regulations will bring more flexibility for users of shared ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
NHS circumvents GPs to obtain confidential patient data [Updated]
A senior NHS official has demanded confidential data about millions of appointments with GPs from the UK company running the booking ... «Ars Technica UK, Jul 15»
Involuntarily Committed Woman Can Obtain a Gun, Superior Court …
A woman who fled a hospital after crisis workers suggested she be admitted for psychiatric treatment should not have been involuntarily ... «The Legal Intelligencer, Jul 15»
