Easier English Basic Synonyms

obtain
to take action to get something
She obtained a copy of the will. 
쑗
 He obtained control of the business.
gain
to get something as a result of some work or effort
The army gained control of the country. 
쑗
 She gained some useful
experience working for a computer company.
secure
to be successful in getting something important
He secured the support of a big bank. 
쑗
 They secured a valuable new
contract.
acquire
(
formal
) to become the owner of something
She has acquired a large collection of old books.
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give
verb
Synonyms: give, present, confer, donate, grant
Antonyms: take, steal
Synonyms:
give
to pass or send something to someone
Give me another envelope, please. 
쑗
 Can you give me some information
about holidays in Greece?
present
to give something formally to someone
His boss presented him with a large report to read 
쑗
 When he retired, the
firm presented him with a large clock.
confer
(
formal
) to give something such as a responsibility, legal right or honour
to someone
the powers conferred on the council by law
donate
to give something, especially money, to a charity or similar organisation
He donated a lot of money to a charity for the homeless.
grant
(
formal
) to give someone something they want, especially officially
The council has granted the school permission to build a new hall.