obtain

(verb) come into possession of. Example: "How did you obtain the visa?."

(verb) receive a specified treatment (abstract). Synonyms: receive, get, find, incur. Examples: "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."

(verb) be valid, applicable, or true. Synonyms: prevail, hold. Example: "This theory still holds."