acquire

US /əˈkwaɪɚ/
UK /əˈkwaɪɚ/
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1.

acquérir, obtenir

buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself

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The company decided to acquire a smaller competitor.
L'entreprise a décidé d'acquérir un concurrent plus petit.
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She managed to acquire all the necessary permits.
Elle a réussi à acquérir tous les permis nécessaires.
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obtaingetgainprocuresecure
2.

acquérir, apprendre, développer

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

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Children acquire language very quickly.
Les enfants acquièrent le langage très rapidement.
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He acquired a taste for classical music.
Il a acquis un goût pour la musique classique.
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learndevelopmastergrasppick up
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an acquired tasteacquire a taste for