How to Pronounce "obtain for"
expression
əbˈteɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
ub-TAYN for, FUR, FRUR
ɒbtˈeɪn/ /fˈɔː
ob-TAYN FAW
Definition
To get or acquire something on behalf of someone else or for a specific purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
əbˈteɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ɒbtˈeɪn/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ub-TAYN for, FUR, FRUR
UK
ob-TAYN FAW
Listen in Context
I will obtain for you the best possible price.
She managed to obtain for her team the documents they needed.
Can you obtain for me a copy of this report?
I'm doing my best to obtain for Maria the scholarship she deserves.