Synonyms: incur, get, obtain, receive, find
Definition: receive a specified treatment (abstract)
Usage: These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation; His movie received a good review; I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions
Similar words: change
Definition: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
Usage: She changed completely as she grew older; The weather changed last night
Synonyms: obtain
Definition: come into possession of
Usage: How did you obtain the visa?
Definition: come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Usage: She got a lot of paintings from her uncle; They acquired a new pet; Get your results the next day; Get permission to take a few days off from work
Synonyms: hold, prevail, obtain
Definition: be valid, applicable, or true
Usage: This theory still holds