obtain

/əbˈteɪn/verb
Middle School
1

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

2

To secure (that) a specific objective or state of affairs be reached.

3

To prevail, be victorious; to succeed.

4

To hold; to keep, possess or occupy.

5

To exist or be the case; to hold true, be in force.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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