obtineo

Latin

verb
Definitions
  • I have, occupy, possess, hold.
  • I preserve, keep, maintain, uphold; persist in.
  • I assert, show, prove, demonstrate, maintain.
  • I gain, acquire, obtain, achieve, win.
  • I maintain myself, prevail, last, stand, continue, succeed.

Etymology

Affix from Latin teneō (hold, restrain, I hold, grasp).

Origin

Latin

teneō

Gloss

hold, restrain, I hold, grasp

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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