English Dictionary
Definition of “acquire”
acquire (əˈkwaɪə
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Definitions
verb
- (tr) to get or gain (something, such as an object, trait, or ability), esp more or less permanently
Alternative Forms
acˈquirable adjective acˈquirement noun acˈquirer noun Word Origin
C15: via Old French from Latin acquīrere, from ad- in addition + quaerere to get, seek
Synonyms
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get,
win,
buy,
receive,
land,
score,
gain,
achieve,
earn,
pick up,
bag,
secure,
collect,
gather,
realize,
obtain,
attain,
amass,
procure,
come into possession of
Usage examples
I supposed she had spent a lot of money to acquire this look.
Tapply, William G, A Rodent of Doubt (1987)You acknowledge that you do not acquire any ownership rights by downloading or printing copyrighted material.
Maxim (2005)The comments come after a Globe And Mail report that outlined Manulife's talks to acquire Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
Globe and Mail (2003)I actually believe the Scottish Parliament should try to acquire a little more fiscal responsibility for raising the money that it spends.
Glasgow Herald (2001)And one of the main mechanisms by which children acquire such competence is through playing.
Paul Martin, MAKING HAPPY PEOPLE (2005)
