Obtain and Take

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Obtain

Obtain verb - To receive as return for effort.

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Take is a synonym for obtain in get topic. In some cases you can use "Take" instead a verb "Obtain".

Nearby Words: obtained, obtainable, obtaining

Take

Take verb - To get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for.

Usage example: I'll take two cheeseburgers to go, please

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Obtain is a synonym for take in get topic. You can use "Obtain" instead a verb "Take", if it concerns topics such as possession, receive, buy, derive.

Nearby Words: taking, taken, taker

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power	obtain power	take power
part	obtain part	take part
job	obtain job	take job
control	obtain control	take control
Other words: form, way, money, revenge.

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Fortunately grinding to level 25 is very possible; the quest to obtain 3 Holy Whale Ball will likely take you most of the way and dungeon-wide EXP bonuses from scouts can help with the rest.

Source: Video Game / Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory
While most changelings prefer to obtain glamour by inspiring creativity, some are willing to "ravage" a human and simply take the glamour that they want.

Source: Dream Stealer
Conqueror from the Future: Vile and Spark Mandrill, though they weren't around to stay, instead intending to obtain a valuable resource from the past and take it back to Sigma.

Source: Western Animation / Mega Man

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