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Meaning of the word acquiring in English

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acquiring

Verb

1.

buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.

Example:

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I managed to acquire all the books I needed

Synonym:

obtain come by get receive gain earn win come into come in for buy purchase procure secure gather collect pick up appropriate amass build up hook land achieve attain get hold of grab bag score swing nab collar cop

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2.

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

Example:

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you must acquire the rudiments of Greek

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acquire an acquired taste