American English pronunciation
How to pronounce acquire
IPA transcription: [ək'waɪɚ]
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Verb
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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”
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gain knowledge or skills
“She learned dancing from her sister”
“I learned Sanskrit”
“Children acquire language at an amazing rate”
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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”
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win something through one's efforts
“I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese”
“Gain an understanding of international finance”
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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”
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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”
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locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
Usage examples
- Since then it has acquired many other Texas banks.
- It later acquired several other Swedish bakeries.
- We acquired the quarterback from waivers last season.
- Within a year Remington Rand acquired the Powers Accounting Machine Company.
- Once we have moved, I'm hoping to acquire a poodle.
- Past Saint Louis, Gould acquired the Wabash Railroad to Toledo.
- It has acquired such a status due to its marine and terrestrial biology.
- Wandering years, in which a journeyman went from place to place after his Lekrjahre, to acquire further experience.
- There is some evidence of benefit for those with hypoxia and community acquired pneumonia.
- Keys has recently acquired a high school.