Obter
Example: Ela conseguiu obter todas as informações necessárias para o projeto.
Definition
"Obter" means to acquire or gain something through effort or action. It refers to successfully getting or securing an item, information, or result, as in the phrase 'She managed to obtain all the necessary information for the project.'
Etymology
The word "obter" comes from the Latin verb 'obtinere,' which means 'to hold' or 'to obtain.' Over time, it evolved into Portuguese with a similar meaning related to acquiring or securing something. Did you know that 'obtinere' also gave rise to the English word 'obtain'?
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