acquire

US /əˈkwaɪɚ/

UK /əˈkwaɪɚ/

1.

buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself

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The company decided to acquire a smaller competitor.

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She managed to acquire all the necessary permits.

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obtain get gain procure secure

2.

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

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Children acquire language very quickly.

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He acquired a taste for classical music.

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learn develop master grasp pick up

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an acquired taste acquire a taste for