Direct and Obtain

Direct

Direct verb - To cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway.

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Obtain and direct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obtain" instead a verb "Direct".

Obtain verb - To receive as return for effort.

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Direct and obtain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Direct" instead a verb "Obtain".

Nearby Words: obtained, obtainable, obtaining

energy	direct energy	obtain energy
power	direct power	obtain power
ball	direct ball	obtain ball
ship	direct ship	obtain ship
Other words: powers, abilities.

This is not a direct manipulation of Dolarhyde, but it's a manipulation of events and of unsuspecting people (Chilton) so that Will's likely to obtain a wanted result.

Source: Series / Hannibal
Easy Come, Easy Go: The only thing necessary to obtain magic for an adolescent is to come in direct contact with magic.

Source: Light Novel / Mahou Sensou
In The Matrix, Neo and the other humans are nearly powerless in any direct confrontation with the Matrix's agents, and can only gain the upper hand through luck or the element of surprise (which is nearly impossible to obtain).

Source: Beat Them at Their Own Game

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