Seem is a synonym of Assume. Assume is a synonym of Acquire. Acquire is a synonym of Obtain. 
Cookie is related to Tea. Tea is related to Milk. Milk is related to Protein. 
Seem <--Synonym--> Assume <--Synonym--> Acquire <--Synonym--> Obtain 
Cookie <--RelatedTo--> Tea <--RelatedTo--> Milk <--RelatedTo--> Protein 