About The Word Obtend
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Obtend
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What's The Definition Of Obtend?Synonyms | Synonyms for Obtend: Related Terms | Find terms related to Obtend: See Also | Obtend In Webster's Dictionary \Ob*tend"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Obtended}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Obtending}.] [L. obtendere, obtentum, to stretch or place
before or against; ob (see {Ob-}) + tendere to stretch.]
1. To oppose; to hold out in opposition. [Obs.] --Dryden.
2. To offer as the reason of anything; to pretend. [Obs.]
--Dryden
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