acquire

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acquire Definition

• (v) come into the possession of something concrete or abstract; "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"
• (v) take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect; "His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"; "She assumed strange manners"; "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"
• (v) come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes); "He grew a beard"; "The patient developed abdominal pains"; "I got funny spots all over my body"; "Well-developed breasts"
• (v) locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
• (v) win something through one''s efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"
• (v) acquire or gain knowledge or skills; "She learned dancing from her sister"; "I learned Sanskrit"; "Children acquire language at an amazing rate"
• (v) gain through experience; "I acquired a strong aversion to television"; "Children must develop a sense of right and wrong"; "Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position"; "develop a passion for painting"

acquire Synonyms

• acquire
• adopt
• assume
• develop
• evolve
• gain
• get
• grow
• larn
• learn
• produce
• take
• take on
• win