Meaning of the word acquire in English

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acquire

US /əˈkwaɪɚ/

UK /əˈkwaɪɚ/

buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself

Example:

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The company decided to acquire a smaller competitor.

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She managed to acquire all the necessary permits.

Synonym:

obtain get gain procure secure

learn or develop (a skill, habit, or quality)

Example:

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Children acquire language very quickly.

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He acquired a taste for classical music.

Synonym:

learn develop master grasp pick up

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