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Acquire

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Definitions for Acquire

verb
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
Synonyms
get
Examples
  1. She got a lot of paintings from her uncle
  2. They acquired a new pet
  3. Get your results the next day
  4. Get permission to take a few days off from work
verb
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
Synonyms
assume adopt take on take
Examples
  1. His voice took on a sad tone
  2. The story took a new turn
  3. he adopted an air of superiority
  4. She assumed strange manners
  5. The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
verb
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
Synonyms
grow develop produce get
Examples
  1. He grew a beard
  2. The patient developed abdominal pains
  3. I got funny spots all over my body
  4. Well-developed breasts
verb
locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
verb
win something through one's efforts
Synonyms
win gain
Examples
  1. I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese
  2. Gain an understanding of international finance
  3. win someone's confidence and friendship
verb
gain knowledge or skills
Synonyms
learn larn
Examples
  1. She learned dancing from her sister
  2. I learned Sanskrit
  3. Children acquire language at an amazing rate
verb
gain through experience
Synonyms
develop evolve
Examples
  1. I acquired a strong aversion to television
  2. Children must develop a sense of right and wrong
  3. Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position
  4. develop a passion for painting

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