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1. acquire

verb. ['əˈkwaɪɝ'] come into the possession of something concrete or abstract.

Etymology

  • acquire (English)
  • aqueren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • aquerre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. acquire

verb. ['əˈkwaɪɝ'] take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect.

Etymology

  • acquire (English)
  • aqueren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • aquerre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. acquire

verb. ['əˈkwaɪɝ'] come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes).

Etymology

  • acquire (English)
  • aqueren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • aquerre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. acquire

verb. ['əˈkwaɪɝ'] gain knowledge or skills.

Etymology

  • acquire (English)
  • aqueren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • aquerre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. acquire

verb. ['əˈkwaɪɝ'] win something through one's efforts.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • acquire (English)
  • aqueren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • aquerre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. acquire

verb. ['əˈkwaɪɝ'] gain through experience.

Etymology

  • acquire (English)
  • aqueren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • aquerre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

7. acquire

verb. ['əˈkwaɪɝ'] locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • acquire (English)
  • aqueren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • aquerre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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