Definition of obtains

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • obtains is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • obtains is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • obtains is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of obtains


  • be valid, applicable, or true (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. hold
    2. prevail
  • receive a specified treatment (abstract) (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. find
    2. get
    3. incur
    4. receive
  • come into possession of (verb)

    Examples

    1. How did you obtain the visa?

See definition of obtains in Merriam Webster