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Concept: Obtain

Superconcept: Receive


Component Semantics:

Obtain
Definition: intentional change of possession of an object by the recipient
Required slot: agent
Restriction: causes object's possessed-by to change
Restriction: = recipient
Required slot: recipient
Inherited from: Receive
Restriction: possesses object after Obtain
Required slot: object
Inherited from: Receive
Restriction: possessed-by changes
Primary slot: donor
Inherited from: Receive
Restriction: possessed object before Obtain
Primary slot: instrument
Inherited from: Receive
Restriction: medium of transfer of object
WordNet 1.6 Synsets: obtain#1
WordNet 1.6 Synsets:

Obtain is a specialization of the Receive component with a required agent slot that is the recipient.

Other Senses:

obtain2
Definition: To be established, accepted, or customary
Transitivity: transitive/intransitive
obtain3
Definition: receive a specified treament

Reference: WordNet1.6

WNobtain#1
Equivalent: obtain1
WNobtain#2
Equivalent: obtain3
WNobtain#3
Equivalent: obtain2