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to get (something) (the usual word); (of rules, customs) to be established or in use

get, acquire

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Cases of word usage

1) a person who is employed to obtain something (collector)

2) a clever and sudden action to obtain a desired result (coup)

3) to obtain (money) by using violence, threats etc (extort)

4) (money paid for) the act of hiring; to obtain the use of (something) in return for payment (hire)

5) a sudden attack (into a country etc), especially to steal supplies; to use something up, obtain success in something etc gradually (inroad)

6) to plead (with a person) to end a quarrel or to obtain a favour (intercede)

7) to act to obtain agreement; to produce (something) as a result by doing this (mediate)

8) to obtain (something), especially with care or effort (procure)

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