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acquire - Dictionary definition and meaning for acquire

ACQUIRE

(verb) come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
"He grew a beard", "The patient developed abdominal pains", "I got funny spots all over my body", "Well-developed breasts"
synonyms : develop , get , grow , produce
(verb) take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
"His voice took on a sad tone", "The story took a new turn", "he adopted an air of superiority", "She assumed strange manners", "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"
synonyms : adopt , assume , take , take on
(verb) gain through experience
"I acquired a strong aversion to television", "Children must develop a sense of right and wrong", "Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position", "develop a passion for painting"
synonyms : develop , evolve
(verb) gain knowledge or skills
"She learned dancing from her sister", "I learned Sanskrit", "Children acquire language at an amazing rate"
synonyms : larn , learn
(verb) come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
"She got a lot of paintings from her uncle", "They acquired a new pet", "Get your results the next day", "Get permission to take a few days off from work"
synonyms : get
(verb) win something through one's efforts
"I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese", "Gain an understanding of international finance"
synonyms : gain , win
(verb) locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar

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