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Concept: Obtain

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Superconcept: Receive

Definition: An entity intentionally receives (takes possession of) an object.

Required Relationships:

object: the thing obtained
recipient: the entity that obtains the object, and then possesses it
Comment: The recipient is also the agent, i.e. the entity that's responsible for the action.

Other Common Relationships:

donor: the entity that possesses the object before it's obtained by the recipient
instrument: the medium of transfer of the object

Examples:

  1. The mother bird obtained food for her young.
    object: food
    recipient: the mother bird
    Comment: The mother bird is both the recipient and the agent. Obtain is often used in combination with other actions. In this example, the mother bird first obtains food, and then Feeds it to her young.

Neighboring Concepts:

Similar to...But different because...
Receive Obtain is a special type of Receive in which the recipient acts intentionally
Take Take is a special type of Obtain in which the donor is required
Withdraw Withdraw is a special type of Transfer in which the object is withdrawn from a base, thereby removing it from a Be-Stored state