American English pronunciation
How to pronounce acquiring
IPA transcription: [ək'waɪɹɪŋ]
Pronunciation variants: [ək'waɪɹɪŋ][ək'waɪɚɪŋ]
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Noun
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the act of acquiring something
“I envied his talent for acquiring”
“he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving”
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